U.S. History Unit 1 Lesson 7 Vocab Quizziz

What is the primary role of the chief executive in the United States government?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

Which of the following powers is shared by both the federal and state governments?

• Reserved power

• Delegated power

• Concurrent power

• Exclusive power

What is the significance of the elastic clause in the U.S. Constitution?

• It limits the powers of Congress

• It allows Congress to pass any law deemed necessary and proper

• It grants Congress the power to impeach the President

• It establishes the federal judiciary

Which clause establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land?

• Supremacy clause

• Elastic clause

• Preamble

• Precedent

What is the role of Congress in the impeachment process?

• Congress has no role in impeachment

• The House of Representatives impeaches, and the Senate conducts the trial

• The Senate impeaches, and the House of Representatives conducts the trial

• The Supreme Court impeaches, and Congress conducts the trial

Which of the following is a power specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution?

• Reserved power

• Delegated power

• Concurrent power

• Judicial review

How does federalism affect the distribution of power in the United States?

• It centralizes all power in the federal government

• It divides power between national and state governments

• It eliminates the need for a federal judiciary

• It allows states to override federal laws at will

What is the role of special interest groups in the legislative process?

• They interpret laws passed by Congress

• They enforce laws passed by Congress

• They influence legislation and policy-making

• They have no interaction with Congress

Which of the following best describes the concept of judicial review?

• Congress reviews the decisions of the Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional

• Congress can veto decisions made by the Supreme Court

• The President reviews laws passed by Congress

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• It outlines the specific powers of Congress

• It serves as an introduction stating the goals of the Constitution

• It provides a detailed description of the federal judiciary

• It lists the rights reserved to the states