U.S. Government Quiz

Which is NOT an example of a delegated power?

• regulation of trade

• power to declare war

• regulation of immigration

• power to create a national bank

Which is an example of an "enumerated" power of Congress?

• the power to tax exports

• the power to declare war

• the power to issue hunting licenses

• the power to operate public school districts

Which branch of government does all of the following: Approves Presidential appointments Approves treaties Acts as a court in impeachment process

• The Senate

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become law?

• They are defeated in floor votes.

• They never get out of committee.

• They are vetoed by the President.

• They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court.

What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?

• The President can be arrested and forced to resign.

• The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court.

• The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law.

• The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the

A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is not an option for the President?

• let the bill die in committee

• sign the bill and it becomes law

• veto the bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto

• not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies

Which is an example of a check on congressional power?

• the power of Congress to declare war

• the power of the President to veto a bill

• the power of the states to collect their own taxes

• the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states

Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

• Sergeant-at-Arms

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore

• Vice President of the United States

The President and Congress have different views on climate change. Congress sent the President a bill requiring all cars made in the United States to run on electricity. The President vetoed the bill. Which step is required to pass the bill over the President's veto?

• approval of the bill by a majority of each house of Congress

• approval of the bill by a majority of Supreme Court Justices

• approval of the bill by two-thirds of each house of Congress

• approval of the bill by three-quarters of the state legislatures

Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States?

• Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit.

• Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.

• Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel of American parents.

• Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.