American Government Midterm Review

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch in the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which of the following is a power unique to the House of Representatives?

• Approving treaties

• Initiating revenue bills

• Confirming presidential appointments

• Declaring war

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects which of the following rights?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection against unreasonable searches

What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It lacked a strong central government

• It did not include a Bill of Rights

• It gave too much power to the states

• It was too difficult to amend

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

How does the principle of federalism divide power in the United States?

• Between the executive and legislative branches

• Between the national and state governments

• Between the House and the Senate

• Between the President and the Supreme Court

Which of the following is a responsibility of the President as the head of the Executive Branch?

• Declaring war

• Vetoing legislation

• Interpreting laws

• Impeaching officials

What is the main function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To amend the Constitution

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment