Civics Review video Quarter 3

What is the main purpose of dividing the government into three branches?

• To make the law-making process easier

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To increase the number of jobs in the government

• To allow for quicker decision making

What does 'bicameralism' mean in the context of the U.S. Congress?

• A single-chamber legislative body

• A system where only one party rules

• A legislative process without the Senate

• A two-chamber legislative body

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime appointment

Which branch of the government has the power to declare war?

• The Legislative Branch

• All of the above

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

Which branch of the government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• None of the above

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

What is an executive order?

• A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.
• A resolution passed by the House of Representatives that regulates state affairs.
• A proclamation made by the Supreme Court that enforces laws.
• A decree issued by the Senate that manages federal policies.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

• To make laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

How can the Constitution be amended?

• Through a national referendum

• By unanimous decision of the Supreme Court

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress

• By a presidential decree

What does the Bill of Rights represent?

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• A list of state laws

• The entire Constitution

• Presidential powers

What's the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• The House of Representatives has 50 members with one representative per state.
• The House of Representatives is based on population, while the Senate has two senators per state.

• The Senate is based on population and has 435 members.
• The House of Representatives has 100 members with two representatives per state.