American Government Quiz

Served as a major check on executive power.

• Marbury v Madison

• McCulloch v Maryland

• Baker v Carr

• US v Nixon

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.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Article I

• Article II

Individual Rights are protected by our ___________.

• Bill of Rights

• tax codes

• Declaration of Independence

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Senate, Judicial

• Legislative, Judicial, President

• Senate, House, Supreme Court

- Has the power to make the laws

- Approves presidential appointments

- Headed by Congress

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To provide the rules for government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish laws for individual states

• To create educational guidelines

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

• First

• Second

• Fourth

• Tenth

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 5 years

Which system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers