Political Science Quiz

Which of the following is the upper house of Congress in the United States?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Coalitions

• Constituencies

What is the term length for a president in the United States?

• One term of six years

• Two terms of four years each

• One term of four years

• Unlimited terms of four years

Which of the following is an example of the President's formal powers?

• Issuing executive orders

• Making treaties

• Creating bureaucracy

• Going public

What are implied powers in the context of the U.S. government?

• Powers explicitly granted by the Constitution

• Powers of the state governments

• Powers not explicitly granted by the Constitution but implied by the necessary and proper clause

• Powers related to the federal budget

Which type of tax is a source of revenue for the federal government?

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Income tax

• Excise tax

What is the purpose of the Necessary & Proper Clause according to the document?

• To limit the powers of Congress

• To provide constitutional authorization for Congress to carry out its powers

• To establish the rules of debate in the Senate

• To define the role of the Speaker of the House

Who serves as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

• The President of the Senate

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President pro tempore

What is a filibuster?

What is the role of unanimous consent in the Senate?

What is the function of cloture in legislative procedures?

• To prolong debate and delay a vote

• To allow any member to speak for as long as they wish

• To end debate and take a vote immediately

• To establish the rules of debate in the House