United States Constitution Test

What is the primary power given to the Legislative Branch in the US Constitution?

• Make Laws (items for the future)
• Enforce Laws (items in the present)
• Interpret Laws (Items from the past)
• All of the Above.

If a bill passes one of the houses of Congress, what is the next step?

• The bill goes to the Supreme Court for review.
• The bill then goes to the other house of Congress for review and vote
• The bill is dead.
• The bill becomes law.

When the bill reaches the President, what are his options?

• The President signs the bill and it becomes a law.
• The President can veto the bill, and sends it back to the house where it originated.
• The President can pocket veto, he does not act on the bill.
• All of the Above.

Why did the writers of the US Constitution make it so hard so difficult to pass a bill to become a law?

• The writers felt laws were unnecessary.
• The writers wanted to be certain that a law that was passed and created would only benefit the country.
• The writers wanted the President to have the power to make laws.
• All of the above.

Which of the following are powers given directly to Congress by the US Constitution.

• Power to introduce bills and make laws
• The power to make any law that is "necessary and proper" for the United States - Elastic Clause.
• Declare War
• Impeach the President
• Collect Taxes

Why is the Electoral College used to elect the President?

• It allows for all states to be a part of the election process, regardless of size, location, or population.
• The Electoral College allows for only the states with largest populations to elect the president.
• The writers did not want the people to vote for the President directly.
• None of the Above - there are no benefits to the Electoral College.

How are the number of electoral votes for each state determined?

• The electoral votes are equal to the number of representatives each state has in Congress.
• The electoral votes are determined by the population of the states - states with larger populations have more electoral votes.
• The number of electoral votes can change from election to election depending on a states population.
• All of the above.

Which of the following are powers given directly to the President by the US Constitution:

• Appoint federal judges
• Sign Treaties
• Veto or sign bills
• Act as Commander in Chief during times of war
• Coin money

What is the purpose of the President's cabinet?

• The President's cabinet acts as a negotiator between the legislative and executive branch.
• The President's cabinet is given the power to select a new President if it is necessary.
• To advise the Presidents on matters concerning a wide variety of topics.
• All of the above

What types of cases are heard by the Circuit Courts in Missouri?

• Criminal cases - normally have a judge and a jury
• Family cases - child custody, legal changing of a name
• Juvenile cases - cases involving a minor
• All of the above.