Government Units 1-3 Quizzizz

What is the primary role of the executive in a presidential system of government?

• To legislate laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the constitution

Which philosopher CREATED the idea of the social contract?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

Analyze the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise on the political representation in the United States.

• It increased the representation of free states in Congress.

• It decreased the representation of slave states in Congress.

• It allowed slave states to count three-fifths of their slave population for representation.

• It abolished the counting of slaves for representation purposes.

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

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

Compare the powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate in terms of treaty approval.

• Only the House of Representatives can approve treaties.

• Only the Senate can approve treaties.

• Both chambers must approve treaties.

• Neither chamber has the power to approve treaties.

What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

• It establishes the President as the supreme leader.

• It declares the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

• It gives states the power to override federal laws.

• It allows Congress to pass any law it deems necessary.

Explain the process for impeachment and removal from office for federal officials.

• The President can impeach and remove officials.

• The Supreme Court can impeach and remove officials.

• The House of Representatives impeaches, and the Senate removes officials.

• The Senate impeaches, and the House of Representatives removes officials.

What are the formal qualifications for a U.S. Senator as listed in the Constitution?

• At least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state

• At least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state

• At least 35 years old, a U.S. citizen for 14 years, and a resident of the state

• At least 40 years old, a U.S. citizen for 10 years, and a resident of the state

Describe the selection and approval process for federal judges.

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the House of Representatives

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Elected by popular vote

• Appointed by the Supreme Court

Analyze the relationship between the three branches of government in a system of checks and balances.

• Each branch operates independently without oversight.

• Each branch has powers that can limit the powers of the other branches.

• The legislative branch has complete control over the other branches.

• The executive branch can override decisions of the other branches.