Constitutional Powers and Responsibilities Quiz

What power does the Constitution provide Congress regarding the Armed Forces?

• To declare war

• To raise and support Armies

• To appoint military officers

• To negotiate treaties

Which branch of government is given the authority to provide “Advice and Consent” on presidential nominations?

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The President

What is included in the presidential nominations that the Senate provides “Advice and Consent” on?

• Supreme Court Justices

• Military officers

• State governors

• Ambassadors

What does the Constitution allow Congress to make rules for?

• The economy

• The Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces

• The education system

• The healthcare system

How are Marine Corps officer ranks divided?

• Enlisted and Non-Enlisted

• Officer and General

• Junior and Senior

• Private and Sergeant

What is the role of commissioned officers in the Marine Corps?

• They enlist for a fixed term

• They serve indefinitely at the pleasure of the President

• They are elected by the public

• They are appointed by the Senate

What do commissioned officers hold that charges them with duties and responsibilities?

• A contract

• A commission

• A license

• A certificate

What are the two main categories of Marine officer ranks?

• Enlisted and Non-Enlisted

• Officer and General

• Junior and Senior

• Private and Sergeant

What is the first rank a commissioned officer makes when joining the U.S. Marine Corps?

• Captain

• Major

• Second Lieutenant

• First Lieutenant

Why are Second Lieutenants often guided by senior officers or warrant officers?

• Due to their extensive experience

• Due to their inexperience

• Due to their leadership skills

• Due to their rank