3.3 Branches of Government Review Quiz

The quote below was made by a U.S. Senator during a confirmation debate.

"The future of the Court is at stake. We cannot allow any nominee to be confirmed without thoroughly understanding their impact on our laws and freedoms for generations to come." - Senator Johnson, 2010

How have similar statements influenced the role of Congress in government actions?

• Congressional oversight of executive actions

• Senate confirmation of federal judicial appointments

• Congressional confirmation of executive orders

• Senate confirmation of presidential treaties

Which of the following is an example of an enumerated power of Congress?

• The power to coin money

• The power to regulate marriage licenses

• The power to set minimum school attendance requirements

• The power to establish a national religion

During his presidency, Gerald Ford granted a full pardon to Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during the Watergate scandal.

How was President Ford able to pardon Nixon?

• By exercising an inherent power

• By exercising an implied power

• By exercising an emergency power

• By exercising an enumerated power

The headline below appeared in a newspaper.

Daily Chronicle - Federal Judge Impeached

Which statement would most likely follow this headline?

• "Judge removed for issuing rulings that challenge congressional authority."

• "Judge found to have made biased rulings in favor of political allies."

• "Judge accused of taking bribes from defendants in multiple cases."

• "Judge ruled against the majority opinion of the Supreme Court in a landmark case."

The Missouri River has shifted its course over time, causing a dispute between Missouri and Nebraska over land ownership. The case was ultimately decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Why did the U.S. Supreme Court have original jurisdiction in this case?

• The case involved a violation of federal law.

• The case was between two or more states as parties.

• The case was between residents of different states.

• The case involved a question of foreign treaties.

Which of the following is an example of an implied power of the U.S. Congress?

• The power to establish a national bank

• The power to declare war

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

What is the primary role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the federal government?

• To create laws

• To interpret the Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To manage federal agencies

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To adjudicate legal disputes

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power of the states?

• The power to coin money

• The power to conduct elections

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

• The power to declare war

What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To adjudicate legal disputes