Unit 1 Foundations of US Government

Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?

• Congress wanted to expand its power to provide funding to the military.

• Congress wanted to limit the president's power to send US troops into armed conflicts.

• Congress wanted to regain control over its treaty-making powers.

• Congress wanted to give the president the power to make battlefield decisions.

What is the primary purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

• To establish the official language of the United States

• To outline the structure and powers of the federal government and the rights of the citizens

• To declare independence from British rule

• To provide a detailed list of laws for the country

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

What is the main function of the checks and balances system?

• To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful

• To check the accuracy of government financial accounts

• To balance the federal budget

• To provide checks to government employees

Which principle means that government powers are divided between the national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Republicanism

Who has the power to veto legislation?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

What does the Separation of Powers principle entail?

• Dividing the powers of government between the three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

• Separating federal powers from state powers

• The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another

• Both A and C

Which amendment provides the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment