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WorksheetsThree Branches of Government Quiz
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 31mins
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Class
Date
1.
What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?
a)
The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill.
b)
The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill.
c)
A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences.
d)
A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences.
2.
Which of these candidates is qualified to become a U.S. Senator?
a)
Joe Black
b)
Juan Fuentes
c)
Roberto Mendez
d)
Marisol Sanchez
3.
Which of these candidates is qualified to become a U.S. Senator?
a)
Joe Black
b)
Juan Fuentes
c)
Roberto Mendez
d)
Marisol Sanchez
4.
Which is an "enumerated" power of Congress?
a)
the power to tax exports
b)
the power to declare war
c)
the power to issue hunting licenses
d)
the power to operate public school districts
5.
The diagram shows details about the U.S. government.
Which branch of government completes the diagram?
Which branch of government completes the diagram?
a)
The Senate
b)
The Cabinet
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The House of Representatives
6.
Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become law?
a)
They are defeated in floor votes
b)
They never get out of committee.
c)
They are vetoed by the President.
d)
They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court.
7.
In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place?
a)
Rules Committee
b)
standing committee
c)
conference committees
d)
floor of the House or Senate
8.
What steps does the Constitution provide if there is a persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?
a)
The President can be arrested and forced to resign.
b)
The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court.
c)
The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law.
d)
The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate.
9.
What action is an example of an "implied" power?
a)
Congress votes to raise income taxes.
b)
Congress holds an investigation on women in the military.
c)
Congress declares war on a country for sponsoring terrorism.
d)
Congress decides to close post offices in rural areas on Saturdays.
10.
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
a)
The President signs the bill.
b)
The bill is sent to the Senate.
c)
The bill is sent to a conference committee.
d)
The bill is debated on the floor of the House.
11.
Which is an example of a check on a congressional power?
a)
the power of Congress to declare war
b)
the power of the President to veto a bill
c)
the power of the states to collect their own taxes
d)
the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states
12.
Which official chairs the proceeding of the U.S. House of Representatives?
a)
Sergeant-at-arms
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
President pro tempore
d)
Vice President of the United States
13.
Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States?
a)
Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit.
b)
Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.
c)
Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel of American parents.
d)
Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.
14.
Which statement accurately describes the Electoral College?
a)
Each state has the same number of electoral votes.
b)
The winner of the popular vote automatically wins the Electoral College.
c)
The electors for the Electoral College are chosen before the general election.
d)
In all but two states, the candidate receiving the largest popular vote in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes.
15.
The 25th Amendment sets out the order of succession to the Presidency. If the President dies, the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Secretary of Defense
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
President pro tempore of the Senate
16.
When the President of the United States hosts the President of France at a dinner at the White House, what role is the President performing?
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief Legislator
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Commander in Chief
17.
During the 1976 Presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter promised to pardon draft evaders from the Vietnam War to help heal the wounds of the war. Shortly after he was elected, President Carter pardoned about 100,000 draft dodgers. How was he able to pardon so many at once?
a)
He was exercising his implied powers as president.
b)
He was exercising his customary powers as President.
c)
He was exercising his emergency powers as President.
d)
He was exercising his expressed powers as President.
18.
The diagram shows details about the United States Government.
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Which phrase completes the diagram?
a)
Presidential powers as Commander in Chief
b)
Presidential powers as Head of State
c)
Presidential powers in relation to Congress
d)
Presidential powers as Chief Executive Officer
19.
Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress?
a)
Party Leader
b)
Head of State
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Executive
20.
Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the President of the United States should be removed from office for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?"
a)
Senate
b)
Cabinet
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Representatives
21.
How does an executive order differ from a law?
a)
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
b)
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
c)
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress
d)
Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs
22.
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this Court as "supreme?"
a)
It hears more cases than any other court.
b)
It has authority over all other courts in the United States.
c)
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States.
d)
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.
23.
Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure (this means job security)?
a)
to ensure the system of checks and balances.
b)
to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
c)
to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
d)
to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures
24.
An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City, and Ft. Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry of Florida. The State of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
Florida Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
d)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
25.
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
a)
An appellate court usually has a jury.
b)
An appellate court decides issues of fact.
c)
An appellate court examines more witnesses.
d)
An appellate court reviews another court's decision.
26.
The Rio Grande forms the international border between Texas and Mexico. Over the years, the Rio Grande has changed its course several times. This has led to a number of disputes between Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The dispute between Texas and New Mexico was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1927.
Why did the Supreme Court exercise original jurisdiction over this case?
Why did the Supreme Court exercise original jurisdiction over this case?
a)
The case involved federal law.
b)
The case was between several states as parties.
c)
The case was between citizens of different states.
d)
The case involved foreign ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls.
27.
Which are the only federal courts to have juries?
a)
U.S. District Courts
b)
U.S. Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
d)
U.S. District Court of Appeals
28.
What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U.S. District Court?
a)
It can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
b)
It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court.
c)
It can appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
d)
It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals.
29.
How do the Justices of the Supreme Court communicate their decisions?
a)
News agencies televise the Justices' voting as it happens.
b)
The Justices cast a secret ballot and issue each decision without comment.
c)
As soon as oral argument ends, the Justices vote and announce their decision.
d)
Once a decision is reached, one Justice writes a majority opinion while others may write dissenting opinions.
30.
This headline appeared in the newspaper.
Which statement would most likely follow this headline?
Which statement would most likely follow this headline?
a)
"Justice discovered to be ruling on cases solely to win votes."
b)
"Justice found to be opposing the President's views on the case."
c)
"Justice accused of accepting secret payments from a party in the case."
d)
"Justice committed treason by ruling in favor of a foreign consul against the United States."
31.
The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court system.
Which court completes the diagram?
Which court completes the diagram?
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
Florida District Court
c)
Court of Veterans Appeals
d)
Florida Supreme COurt
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