Mr. Grant's Civics: 1st Semester Study Guide

What does Article II of the Constitution describe?

• The role and power of the Executive Branch

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The rights of the states

• The legislative process

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military forces of the United States?

• The Secretary of Defense

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the State of the Union Address?

• A press conference by the Vice President

• A speech given annually by the president

• A meeting of the Supreme Court

• A session of Congress

What are the Presidential Qualifications?

• Must be a natural born US citizen, 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years

• Must be a member of Congress

• Must have served in the military

• Must have a law degree

What did the 12th Amendment change about presidential elections?

• It allowed women to vote

• It abolished the Electoral College

• It required presidential and vice-presidential nominees to run on the same party ticket

• It limited the president to two terms

What does it mean to nominate someone?

• To elect them

• To name them for a position

• To impeach them

• To pardon them

What is impeachment?

• A process to elect a new president

• A formal document charging a public official with misconduct

• A declaration of war

• A method to pass new laws

What is required for a Senate Trial to remove a federal employee?

• A simple majority vote

• A unanimous decision

• 2/3 of the Senate must agree

• Approval from the House of Representatives

What is the purpose of the National Convention?

• To elect members of Congress

• To choose a presidential ticket and write the party's platform

• To amend the Constitution

• To conduct impeachment trials