Government Test 2

Which principle divides the government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

Who has the sole power to impeach federal officials?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Circuit Court

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the Cabinet composed of?

• The President's closest advisors

• Members of Congress

• State Governors

• Supreme Court Justices

What system is used to elect the President and Vice President?

• Direct Vote

• Electoral College

• Popular Vote

• Congressional Appointment

What power does the Supreme Court have regarding laws?

• To pass new laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

What does the principle of federalism divide?

• Power between the branches of government

• Power between the federal and state governments

• Power between the military and civilians

• Power between the President and Congress

What does the Necessary and Proper Clause give Congress the power to do?

• Declare war

• Make laws that are needed to conduct their expressed powers

• Appoint judges

• Veto state laws