A Quiz on Congress, the Supreme Court and the house

What principle ensures that no single branch of the U.S. government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Judicial activism

• Popular sovereignty

Which of the following is a check that the Legislative branch has over the Executive branch?

• Appointing federal judges

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Vetoing legislation

• Impeachment and removal from office

What is the term used to describe the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Judicial activism

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

• Executive privilege

In the legislative process, what happens after a bill is approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• It becomes law immediately

• It is sent to the Supreme Court for review

• It is sent to the President for approval or veto

• It is returned to the original chamber for a final vote

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 50

Which Supreme Court decision established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• United States v. Nixon

What is the primary role of the House of Representatives in the impeachment process?

• To conduct the trial

• To serve as the jury

• To impeach or charge the official

• To appoint the impeachment managers

Which of the following is a check that the Judicial branch has over the Legislative branch?

• Vetoing legislation

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Impeachment and removal of judges

• Proposing new legislation

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A three-fourths majority vote in both the House and Senate

• A unanimous vote in both the House and Senate

Which of the following best describes the concept of checks and balances?

• Each branch of government has its own powers and can check the powers of the other branches

• The government's power is divided among three branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful

• The people have the ultimate authority over the government

• The states have power independent of the federal government