Unit 2 Civics Quiz

Which of the following statements describes a difficulty the federal government faces in policymaking when there is a divided government?

• Divided government places more restrictions on the judicial branch’s ability to interpret the Constitution

• Divided government transfers power to the states when the federal government cannot make decisions

• Divided government may result in the delay or death of major policy because of ideological clashes between parties

• Divided government places more restrictions on the president’s ability to negotiate treaties with foreign nations

How might term-length differences have contributed to the lack of support from House Republicans?

• Because members of the House have six-year terms, they are unlikely to support a piece of legislation that helps a "lame-duck" president

• Because members of the House have two-year terms, they are unlikely to support a piece of legislation that may upset their constituents

• Because members of the House have six-year terms, they are unlikely to support a piece of legislation that may upset the median voter

• Because members of the House have two-year terms, they are unlikely to support any legislation before a midterm election

Which of the following may the judicial branch do to limit the power of the president?

• Declare an executive order unconstitutional

• Refuse to ratify a treaty the president negotiated

• Overturn a presidential veto

• Begin impeachment proceedings against the president

Which of the following actions can the states take to limit the Supreme Court’s power?

• Preventing cases from being sent to the Supreme Court

• Refuse to implement and enforce a ruling by the Court

• File briefs to change the Court's decisions

Use the excerpt to answer the question below. “The defeat of Robert Bork’s 1987 Supreme Court nomination was a watershed event that unleashed what Stephen Carter has called ‘the confirmation mess.’ There was no question that Bork was a highly qualified nominee. He was rejected not because of any lack of qualification, or any impropriety, but because of his stated judicial philosophy: how he would vote as a judge.” -John Maltese Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?

• Judicial nominations have become more contentious because they reflect how little influence political philosophy has over the confirmation process

• Judicial nominations can be contentious because of the lasting influence the people in those positions have after a president’s term

• Judicial nominations are contentious only if the sitting president and the majority of the Senate are of the same party

• Judicial nominations are rarely challenged because the positions are usually filled with people who do not have any political leanings

Why did the Framers decide to include Article V of the Constitution, detailing an amendment process?

• Concerns over the executive branch becoming too powerful

• Concerns about the central government becoming too powerful

• Concerns about protecting self-government

• Concerns over tyranny of the majority

The necessary and proper clause is best defined as which of the following?

• Congress has the power to carry out its enumerated powers

• The national government has authority over state or local governments

• Each state must recognize and uphold laws passed by any other state

• Congress has the power to regulate trade between states and with foreign countries

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the U.S. Constitution?

• Preamble

• First 10 Amendments

• Last 10 Amendments

• Main Body of the Constitution

What is the main purpose of the 22nd Amendment as described in Section 1?

• To limit the number of terms a president can serve

• To extend the presidential term length

• To change the process of presidential elections

• To abolish the Electoral College

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment in the context of this political cartoon?

• It limits the president to two terms in office.

• It grants the president the power to veto legislation.

• It allows the president to serve more than two terms.

• It restricts the president's ability to declare war.