Practice Questions 3.3

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the purposes and functions of the Legislative Branch of government?

• A. Article 1

• B. Article 2

• C. Article 3

• D. Article 4

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

• The Speaker

• The President

• The Vice President

• The president pro tempore

"New federal law approved regarding minimum wage will now be sent to the President." Which branch would be responsible for the action described?

• A. Judicial

• B. Citizens

• C. Executive

• D. Legislative

What branch is responsible for making laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• President

• Legislative

If the president is accused of wrongdoing what action can the legislative branch take?

• Veto

• Diplomacy

• Impeachment

• Judicial review

Which Article outlines the Executive Branch of government?

• Article I

• Article II

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

The following shows a relationship. Congress creates laws. The President does what? Which option best completes the diagram?

• A. Edits laws

• B. Judges laws

• C. Enforces laws

• D. Interprets laws

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate and President

• Supreme Court and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

How can Congress respond to a presidential veto?

• By overriding with 2/3 vote

• By overriding with a 3/4 vote

• By sending the veto to the supreme court

• By sending the veto back to the president

Executive Branch Powers: Commander of the military, Vetoes laws, Grants federal pardons, Negotiates foreign treaties. Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?

• A. Ratifies treaties

• B. Appoints federal judges

• C. Impeaches and removes judges

• D. Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional