Standard 8-10

Which amendment specified the time and date that the president would take office on January 20th at Noon?

• 20

• 21

• 22

• 25

Who is the fourth person in line for the presidency succession?

• secretary of state

• secretary of defense

• 
  secretary of homeland security

• 
  secretary of commerce

What is the total number of electoral votes?

• 638

• 538

• 270

• 300

What is a common critique of the Electoral College system in the United States?

• 
  It reduces presidential campaign spending in states with large populations

• It gives the incumbent candidate an unfair advantage in presidential elections

• It enables each state to select its own delegates to vote on their behalf.

• It allows a president to be elected without the support of a majority of voters.

Election day is held the ________ after the first __________

in ___________

of every __________ years

What are the special powers of the House of Representatives?

• Elect the president in the event of an electoral tie

• 
  Confirm presidential appointments

• 
  Ratify treaties

how many members are in the House of Representative?

• 435

• 100

• 14

• 16

What is the function of a conference committee?

• 
  Break ties in presidential elections

• To investigate current matters

• 
  To break ties in voting

• 
  Solve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill

How are electors chosen for the Electoral College?

• 
  Appointed by the President

• 
  Determined by each state

• 
  Elected by the Senate

• 
  Appointed by the Vice President

What is impeachment?

• 
  Removal from office

• The sole power of the House of Representatives

• 
  A trial in the regular court system

• 
  A formal accusation of wrongdoing or misconduct