Civics Mythbusting

The Electoral College is used only in presidential elections.

• True

• False

Can the Supreme Court strike down laws that violate the Constitution?

• No, only Congress can do that.

• Yes, through judicial review.

• No, only the President can veto laws.

• Yes, but only state laws.

It is common procedure for all Cabinet Members to attend the State of the Union Address.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What happens to a bill if the president doesn’t sign it within 10 days and Congress does not adjourn?

• It is automatically vetoed.

• It becomes law without the president’s signature.

• It is sent back to Congress for revision.

• It expires and is discarded.

US presidents can create new laws through executive orders.

• True

• False

Only U.S. born citizens may run for Congress.

• True

• False

Approximately how many cases does the Supreme Court hear per year?

• 70-80 cases

• 100-150 cases

• 150-300 cases

• Over 300 cases

How many times does the word "democracy" appear in the US Constitution

• 0

• 1

• 6

• 13

The speaker of the House must have served at least one term before getting that position.

• True

• False

US Congressmen must be 35 years of age to to hold office.

• True

• False