Unit 4 Civics Constitutional Law Review

In the U.S Government, central power and state power is shared. What is this system known as?

• Communism.

• Democracy.

• Federalism.

• Unitary State.

Powers that the federal government does NOT have are reserved for who?

• Congress.

• The States.

• U.S Territories.

• Indian Tribes.

Every 10 years the U.S census counts the national population and draws new voting districts. This process is called?

• Redistricting.

• Supremacy Clause.

• Electoral College.

• Census.

When states write their own constitutions, what are they not allowed to do?

• Limit the term of the governor.

• Set up a court system.

• Collect taxes.

• Write laws that break federal laws.

Governors may grant pardons or commute prison sentences. This role is known as?

• Party leader.

• Commander in Chief.

• Judicial leader.

• Executive leader.

The Governor is allowed to veto only part of a bill, this is known as:

• Line Item Veto.

• Pardon.

• Executive Order.

• Pocket Veto.

Who is the current governor of Minnesota?

• Tim Walz.

• Amy Klobuchar.

• Mark Dayton.

• Dean Phillips.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be governor of MN?

• At least 25 years old.

• A resident for at least 1 year.

• A U.S citizen.

• Wealthy.

In Minnesota, How do the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, State Auditor, and Secretary of State earn their position?

• They are all appointed by the governor of MN.

• They are all appointed by the President.

• They are all elected by Minnesota voters.

• They are all appointed by Congress for life.

In Minnesota, how old do you have to be to be in the MN legislature?

• 21

• 35

• 40

• 27