Limited Powers of Government Quiz

What power does Congress have in relation to federal agencies and launching wars?

• a. Giving absolute power to the president
  
  

• b. Preventing tyranny by the president

• c. Ensuring the president has no authority

• d. Limiting congressional powers

What does the American Constitution open with?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

How long is a term for a member of the Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How often do the American people get to vote on the performance of the president?

• Every 2 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 8 years

What was the Three-fifths Compromise about?

• Taxation

• Voting rights

• Representation

• Immigration

What does section 2 of the Constitution address regarding voting eligibility?

• Gender requirements

• Age requirements

• Property ownership

• Criminal record

What right is guaranteed by habeas corpus according to the video?

• Speedy trial

• Right to an attorney

• Right to a jury

• Right to see a judge

What did the framers believe would prevent a centralized authority from becoming despotic?

• Public opinion

• Congressional oversight

• Clear checks and balances

• Military intervention

What is the most important responsibility listed in Section 8 of the Constitution?

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Establishing the armed forces

• Coining money

• Tax collection

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the US president as outlined in the video?

• Appointing judges to the Supreme Court

• Setting military policy

• Declaring war without Congress' consent

• Taking care that laws are faithfully executed