AP US Government Unit 1 - In-Class Review Days

Which of the following is an example of federalism in the United States?

• The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress

• The division of powers between the national and state governments

• The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional

• Congress overriding a presidential veto

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution?

• To ensure that the federal government has more power than the states

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• To allow the President to control the legislative process

• To give the Supreme Court authority over Congress

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• The President appointing federal judges

• Congress passing laws

• The Supreme Court interpreting laws

• The Senate confirming a presidential appointment

How does federalism contribute to the complexity of the American political system?

• By creating a single, unified government

• By allowing states to have their own laws and policies

• By eliminating the need for a national government

• By centralizing power in the federal government

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments

What is one way the legislative branch can check the power of the executive branch?

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By vetoing executive orders

• By overriding a presidential veto

• By appointing federal judges

Which of the following best describes the concept of dual federalism?

• A system where the federal government has complete control over the states

• A system where state and federal governments have separate and distinct powers

• A system where state governments have more power than the federal government

• A system where the federal government can override state laws at any time

What is the main function of the executive branch in the U.S. government?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To fund laws

Which of the following is a power reserved to the states under the U.S. Constitution?

• Declaring war

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Conducting elections

• Coining money

How does the system of checks and balances affect the legislative process?

• It allows the President to pass laws without Congress

• It requires the Supreme Court to approve all legislation

• It ensures that both houses of Congress must agree on a bill

• It allows the President to veto legislation passed by Congress