Civic Literacy Review 3

What is the primary purpose of dividing power among the three branches of government?

• To ensure faster decision-making

• To limit the power of the government

• To allow state governments to be stronger

• To give the president more control

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of Congress?

• Article II
  

• Article III

• Article I

• Article V

What does the term bicameralism refer to?

• Two presidents sharing power

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws

• Two chambers of the legislative branch

• A single body of lawmakers

How many years must a person be a U.S. citizen to run for the House of Representatives?

• 9 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

How often are members of the House of Representatives up for reelection?

• Every 2 years

• Every year

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

How is representation in the Senate determined?

• By number of districts in the state

• Based on population size

• Two per state

• One per district

What is one unique power of the Senate?

• Approving presidential appointments

• Proposing tax bills

• Appointing state governors

• Declaring state emergencies

What power does the House of Representatives have that the Senate does not?

• Ratifying treaties

• Trying impeachment cases

• Approving cabinet members

• Initiating tax bills

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• State

Who can veto a bill passed by Congress?

• Vice President

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House