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Civics MYA review

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Magna Carta (1215) influenced ideas about government by stating that citizens should have which of the following?
a)

Trial by jury

b)
Taxation with Consent
c)
Rule of Law and Limited Government
d)

All of the above

2.
Document, signed in England in 1215 by King John, saying a King was no longer above the law
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
U.S. Constitution
3.
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government? 
a)
Bill of Rights 
b)
Article IV
c)
Preamlbe 
d)
Article I
4.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 
a)
Checks and Balances 
b)
 Popular Sovereignty
c)
Seperation of powers 
d)
 Judicial Review
5.
_____ is an agreement between individuals and the government.
a)
Social Contract
b)
Natural Law
c)
Social Order
d)
Separation of Powers
6.
According to John Locke, people formed government in order to protect _________.
a)
birth rights
b)
social rights
c)
marriage rights 
d)
natural rights
7.
For what reason does separation of powers exist?
a)
To limit any one branch from too much power/control 
b)
To ensure that the citizens can participate in gov.
c)
To ensure that the monarch has the power
8.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in government
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
9.
What is a boycott?
a)
a citizen-led meeting to protest a law
b)
repealing a law because of protest
c)
a punishment in public
d)
refusal to buy a good or service
10.
Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?
a)
The colonists were wealthier than most British citizens.
b)
Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
c)
The British wanted to punish the colonists for rebelling against the Proclamation.
d)
Britain needed money to protect the colonists from the French.
11.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
a)
to provide for common defense and promote the general welfare
b)
to create a strong national government
c)
to protect the interests of the states
d)
to protect citizens' rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
12.
Why were colonists outraged by taxes imposed by the British government?
a)
They were denied trials by a jury of their peers.
b)
They had no representation in Parliament.
c)
They made British paper products less expensive.
d)
They had to house British soldiers.
13.
What did the Quartering Act require the colonists to do?
a)
pay more money for sugar
b)
dump tea into the Boston Harbor
c)
provide housing for British soldiers
d)
pay a tax on all printed material
14.

What level of Federal Court do trials take place?

a)

Appeals Court

b)

Supreme Court

c)

US District Court

15.

Who decides the cases in the Florida Court of Appeals?

a)

Magistrates

b)

Both judge and jury

c)

Judges, no jury

d)

Jury, no judges

16.

What is the best title for this diagram?

a)

Organization of the Universal Court

b)

Organization of the Magistrate Courts

c)

Organization of the Virginia Court System

d)

Organization of the US Court System

17.

What term means the authority of a court to be the first to hear a case?

a)

Appellate jurisdiction

b)

First jurisdiction

c)

Original jurisdiction

d)

Open jurisdiction

18.

What does judicial review allow the courts to do?

a)

Review laws and acts to see if they agree with the Constitution

b)

Change the laws of the Constitution

c)

Create new laws

d)

Release criminals from jail

19.

Adopted in 1868, that makes all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves— citizens of the country and guarantees equal protection of the laws.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

20.
What was the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
They increased minority participation in the military.
b)
The decreased minority participation in social movements.
c)
The increased minority participation in the political process.
d)
The decreased minority participation in the political process.
21.
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The rights of the state would be protected.
b)
The rights of the people would not be protected.
c)
The states would gain power under the central government.
d)
The states would be more powerful than the central government.
22.
Shaun is trying to run an election and hold a public meeting. People are protesting outside the meeting and Shaun wants to stop it. Why are the people's actions acceptable?
a)
Right to due process
b)
Right to public education
c)
Right to peacefully assemble
d)
Right to equal protection under the law
23.
Congress sends the President a bill and the President vetoes it. Which principle is this?
a)
individual rights
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
federalism
24.
The necessary and proper clause is also known as what?
a)
Ex Post Facto Clause
b)
Bill of Attainder Clause
c)
Wri of habeas corpos Clause
d)
Elastic Clause
25.

What is the purpose of interest groups?

a)

try to influence creation of government policies

b)

social connections for old people

c)

to bribe government officials

d)

raise money for specific causes

26.
This party believes that the best government is a SMALL government that does not interfere in people's affairs...
a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Communist

d)

Socialist

27.
This party is more likely to propose ideas that help the long term unemployed.
a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Libertarians

d)

Green Party

28.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
29.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
30.

Why is "Rule of Law" important in a democracy?

a)

it maintains order

b)

in protects the citizens by ensuring no one is above the law

c)

it limits the government

d)

it protects the citizens from tyranny

e)

all of the above

31.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
a)
state of nature
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
transparency of institution
32.
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
33.
Which describes a component of rule of law?
a)
transparency of institutions
b)
fair procedures
c)
accountability to the law
d)
all of the above
34.

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a)

planning a neighborhood recycling program

b)

participating in a neighborhood party

c)

completing homework on time

d)

visiting public libraries

35.

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

volunteering in the community

b)

attending civic meetings

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

36.

Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?

a)

to guarantee our right to confront witnesses

b)

to preseve constitutional limits on governmental power

c)

to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers

d)

to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

37.

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called __________.

a)

residential procedure

b)

citizenship

c)

naturalization

d)

immigration

38.

Which of the following is not a way to become a citizen?

a)

law of blood

b)

law of soil

c)

residential evaluation

d)

naturalization

39.

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:

be at least 18 years old

legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

be of good moral character

speak and read English

a)

have at least one American parent

b)

live in the U.S. for 7+ years

c)

pass a civics and history test

d)

Work in the US for 2+ years

40.

A citizen received the notification below in the mail.


What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

a)

getting a driver's license

b)

appearing for jury duty

c)

paying income tax

d)

registering to vote

41.

John Jones is 24 years old. Which office can he run for?

a)

State Representative

b)

U.S. Representative

c)

President

d)

Governor

42.
To favor one side over another
a)
symbolism
b)
Bias
c)
Propaganda
d)
slogans
43.
Communication aimed at convincing others of a particular idea or position
a)
Propaganda
b)
Bias
c)
slogan
d)
Name-calling
44.
How many states must approve of a proposed amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution?
a)
2/3s
b)
34
c)
3/4
d)
37.5
45.

The newspaper headline above describes an event in U.S. history.


Source: Anti-Saloon League Museum


Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?

a)

Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.

b)

The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it.

c)

Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.

d)

The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it.

46.

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

b)

The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

c)

Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

d)

Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.

47.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
48.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."
a)
perfect union
b)
common defense
c)
liberty
d)
general welfare
49.

According to the Declaration of Independence, when should government be changed or altered?

a)

When the government becomes destructive

b)

Every 400 years

c)

It is a decision to be made by the ruler

d)

Whenever the nation is invaded by another country

50.

What word is used to describe the rights of the people that cannot be taken away?

a)

Natural

b)

Automatic

c)

Unalienable

d)

Humanistic

51.
Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
a)
To raise and donate money to political compaigns
b)
Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as doorhangers
c)
To influence legislators through lobbying
d)
To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns
52.

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

a)

To influence government officials on a specific issue

b)

To form legislative committees that study public policy

c)

To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

d)

To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

53.

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?

a)

A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

b)

An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

c)

A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

d)

A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

54.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

55.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

56.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

57.

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President?

a)

Appoint Supreme Court Justices

b)

Declare War

c)

Pardon criminals

d)

Enforce the laws

58.

Which of the following is a power of the President that does not need

the approval of the Senate?

a)

To pardon criminals

b)

Appointing an ambassador

c)

To make a treaty with another country

d)

Appointing a member of the Cabinet

59.

In regards to citizenship, the President must

a)

be a citizen for 7 years

b)

be a citizen for 9 years

c)

be a citizen for 14 years

d)

be a natural born citizen

60.

Which of the following best describes what the President

can do as Commander-in-Chief?

a)

Deploy troops

b)

Declare War

c)

Raise taxes for the military

d)

To provide and maintain a navy

61.

When an individual is moving to a new country, with plans to live there permanently.

a)

immigrant

b)

citizen

c)

law of blood

d)

law of soil

62.

principle that the country of nationality of a individual is determined by their place of birth.

a)

law of blood

b)

naturalization

c)

law of soil

d)

resident

63.

Below is a quote from an individual about their place of birth.


“My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada”


By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen?

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Immigration

d)

Naturalization

64.

The USA is like Greece in all the ways except...

a)

written Constitution

b)

Democracy

c)

civic participation

d)

direct-democracy

65.

Romans formed a __________- democracy.

a)

direct

b)

representative

c)

monarch

d)

justice

66.

Which of the following is NOT a Judeo-Christian principal that the founding fathers used in our government?

a)

Justice

b)

Religious Persecution

c)

Individual Worth

d)

Personal Responsibility

67.

What is the Greek word for city-state?

a)

Bacchus

b)

Polis

c)

Agora

d)

Acropolis

68.

The statement below is from the Magna Carta (1215).

"No freeman shall be take or imprisoned or outlawed or exiled or any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send him, except by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land."

Which Constitutional Principle (Big Idea) is reflected in this quote?

a)

Natural rights

b)

Limited Government

c)

Equality of Mankind

d)

Due Process of Law

69.

Do your best

Do what's right

Treat others the way you want to be treated

These school rules apply to the U.S. government as well and are "ethical ideas of justice." Where did this principle originate?"

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Judeo-Christian Tradition

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Ancient Greece

70.

A principle right of all Americans to exercise their religion freely

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Religious Liberty

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Natural Rights

71.

Consent of the Governed means that government can only get their power from _____________.

a)

God

b)

The King

c)

The People

d)

Parliament

72.

Natural rights are best defined as:

a)

Rights that are given by the government

b)

Rights that all people are born with and are unalienable

c)

Rights found in a state of nature

d)

Rights that all people get when they turn 18

73.

The due process clause was designed to...

a)

protect people's freedom of assembly.

b)

protect the privacy rights of US citizens.

c)

establish a separation of church and state.

d)

ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes.

74.

Because of the right to due process, if the US government accuses on of its citizens of a crime...

a)

the trial judge may decide whether to put the case before a jury.

b)

the citizen has the right to have an attorney or lawyer represent him or her.

c)

the police may search the citizen's home for evidence that a crime occurred.

d)

the hearing judge must set bail so that the accused can be released before trial.

75.

Everybody is treated the same by the law because of the

a)

Fairness Doctrine

b)

Due Process Clause

c)

Citizenship Clause

d)

Equal Protection Clause

76.

Natural rights are best defined as:

a)

Rights that are given by the government

b)

Rights that all people are born with and are unalienable

c)

Rights found in a state of nature

d)

Rights that all people get when they turn 18

77.

What document did Common Sense inspire?

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

The Bible

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

English Bill of Rights

78.

What did the English Bill of Rights outline for citizens?

a)

Taxes and fees

b)

Military service

c)

Duties and responsibilities

d)

Liberties and rights

79.

What document did the English Bill of Rights influence in the US?

a)

Common Sense

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Declaration of Independence

80.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

81.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

82.

An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

a)

Philosophers

b)

Democracy

c)

Social Contract

d)

Divine Right of Kings

83.

Why did Montesquieu believe the powers of the government should be separated?

a)

It would keep government leaders from becoming too powerful

b)

Because of divine right, government should be separated into more than one branch

c)

Because Locke's social contract stated that government by one ruler went against natural law

d)

Because running a government was too much for one person to handle

84.

Which Enlightenment Idea belongs to John Locke

a)

The law of gravity

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Social contract

d)

Theory of relativity

85.

Separation of powers was the idea of which enlightenment thinker?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

John Locke

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Thomas Paine

86.

a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

87.

People have the right to fair procedures being used in their case before their property or freedom in taken from them.

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

88.

Thomas Jefferson refers to Jon Locke's ideas about natural rights as our ___________________________rights

a)

undeniable

b)

unpliable

c)

unalienable

d)

understandable

89.

Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?

a)

U.S. constitution

b)

Declaration of independence

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

90.

What are the two major political parties?

a)

Democrat and Republican

b)

Libertarian and Independent

c)

Democracy and Monarchy

d)

Republican and Independent

91.
How many electors does each state have in the electoral college?
a)
each state has an equal number, 2
b)
Each state gets the same number of electoral votes as it has members of Congress.
c)
states with larger populations have less electors than smaller ones
d)
the number of electors per state are chosen at random to ensure fairness
92.

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

a)

270

b)

300

c)

250

d)

all of them

93.
Suffrage means the right to _______________.
a)
own a firearm
b)
vote in political elections
c)
practice your religion
d)
free speech
94.
Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?
a)
25th
b)
14th
c)
26th
d)
12th
95.

Which is a qualification to vote?

a)

graduate high school

b)

pay all of your taxes

c)

know all the words to the National Anthem

d)

be a U.S. citizen

96.
One requirement to be president is ______________________.
a)
reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for president
b)
age 18
c)
live in Washington DC
d)
speak English and Spanish
97.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a presidential candidate?
a)
At least 35 years old
b)
Natural born US citizen
c)
College educated
d)
US resident at least 14 years
98.
People with similar ideas usually belong to the same  . . . .
a)
Political party
b)
Voting precinct
c)
Primary group
d)
Gym
99.
A primary is . . .
a)
An election to select a Vice Presidential running mate for the general election
b)
An election to select the candidate's campaign slogan
c)
An election to select a party's candidate for the general election
d)
An election to select a campaign mascot
100.
What group votes after the general election is complete?
a)
The Selector College
b)
The Intellectual College
c)
The Electoral College
d)
The Government College
101.

When states gives all electoral votes to the popular vote winner, this is known as.....

a)

Proportional System

b)

Winner Take All

c)

Unanimous System

d)

Electoral College system

102.

if no one person receives the necessary amount of electoral votes, how is the President selected?

a)

Runoff election between top 2

b)

House of Representatives decides

c)

Senate decides

d)

Popular votes winner wins

103.

How old must a person be to qualify for the office of Senator?

a)

40

b)

25

c)

18

d)

30

104.

How old must a person be to qualify for the office of Representative?

a)

21

b)

25

c)

18

d)

30

105.

What is the minimum number of years a person must have been a citizen to qualify for the office of Senator?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

12

d)

9

106.

The job of Supreme Court Justice is for ________

a)

2 terms

b)

4 years

c)

a decade

d)

life

107.

Bob is 21 years old U.S. citizen and has been living in Miami for 10 years. He wants to make a difference in the Miami area. 

Which public office(s)  is Bob eligible to hold? 


a)

Florida Senate

b)

Florida Governor

c)

US House of Representatives

d)

None of the above

108.

Lola is 33 years old, an Orlando resident, and naturalized US citizen. She has lived in Florida the last 7 years. 

Which public office is Lola eligible to hold?


a)

All state offices

b)

Governor

c)

FL House

d)

FL Senate

109.

-Pay Taxes

-Attend school until 16

-Defend the Nation

-Obey Laws

-???


What is missing from the list of obligations above?

a)

Vote

b)

Volunteer

c)

Stay informed

d)

Serve on juries

110.
What prevents the government from taking your property without paying for it?
a)
4th Amendment
b)
Double Jeopardy
c)
Search Warrant
d)
Eminent Domain
111.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
112.

False information about someone that is spoken with the intent to harm

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

113.

Writing false information about someone with the intent to cause harm

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

114.
The right to express oneself, guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
digital citizenship
c)
online ethics
d)
good online etiquette
115.
The right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other materials without government restriction
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
ethics and morality
c)
digital citizenship
d)
kindness to others
116.

Today, police need to get a search warrant before they

a)

seize evidence in plain view

b)

search the home of a person suspected of criminal activity

c)

search open trash cans in front of a home or office

d)

open the glove compartment or trunk of an automobile in order to search it

117.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial.  The jury finds Brendan innocent.  The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again.  What amendment defense him and what is the Right?
a)
4th Amendment and Unreasonable Search and seizure
b)
2nd Amendment and Right to bear arms
c)
5th Amendment and the right to due process
d)
5th Amendment and the Freedom form double jeopardy
118.

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

a)

freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government

b)

freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial

c)

right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial

d)

right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education

119.

What is an example of Cruel and Unusual Punishment?

a)

50 years in Prison

b)

Torturing the criminal

c)

$100,000 bail

d)

Community Service

120.

What was the impact of the 13th Amendment of the Constitution?

a)

It enforced segregation

b)

It abolished poll taxes

c)

It defined citizenship

d)

It made slavery illegal

121.
Which of the following responses best supports the 15th Amendment of the Constitution?
a)
A person cannot be denied the right to vote based on gender.
b)
A person cannot be denied the right to vote based on race.
c)
A person cannot be denied the right to vote based on age.
d)
No one can be denied the right to vote. 
122.
After the slaves were freed, the question came up of how to handle their future in the United States. The 14th Amendment helped do so by: 
a)
Granting jobs to the newly freedmen. 
b)
Granting former slaves the right to vote. 
c)
Paying the former slaves money for their troubles. 
d)
Defining and protecting their citizenship in the United States
123.
The 24th Amendment helped the poorer citizens of the United States, especially the African-American population,  voting rights by eliminating: 
a)
Poll taxes
b)
Literacy tests
c)
Age restrictions 
d)
Segregation 
124.

What was the purpose of literacy tests?

a)

To ensure voters were educated

b)

To ensure everyone could cook

c)

To discourage African Americans from voting

d)

To assess language proficiency

125.

The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.

a)

Lawmaking

b)

Law enforcing

c)

Law ignoring

d)

Court

126.

How many TOTAL Senators do we have?

a)

2

b)

100

c)

435

d)

535

127.

Which section of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

128.

How many total Representatives are there?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

435

d)

535

129.

The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called

a)

implied powers.

b)

enumerated powers.

c)

congressional powers.

d)

powerful powers.

130.

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch

a)

Enforce the Laws

b)

Judge the Laws

c)

Create the Laws

d)

None of the above

131.
After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step?
a)
It goes to the President to be signed into law.
b)

It goes to the Committee.

c)

It dies

d)
It goes to the other chamber of Congress for a vote.
132.
The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--
a)
cabinet
b)
representatives
c)
Parliament
d)
Congress
133.
After both houses of Congress pass a bill, it ___________
a)
is a law
b)
is sent to the President for his/her approval and signature
c)
is sent to the Supreme Court to determine if it is unconstituttional
d)
is approved by the American people
134.
What Clause of the Constitution does Congress draw its implied powers from?
a)
Commerce Clause
b)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause 
d)
Necessary and Proper Clause
135.
Congressional oversight means
a)
Congress has the power to oversee wars
b)
Constituents have the power to investigate Congressional crimes
c)
Congress has the power to investigate anything related to lawmaking
d)
The President can investigate Congress for corruption
136.
What does it mean to impeach?
a)
To remove from office
b)
To ban
c)
To allow
d)
To formally accuse or charge with crime
137.
Once a President or other federal official has been impeached, who has the power to hold the trial for the person being impeached?
a)
The Senate
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The President
d)
The Supreme Court
138.

Which of the following is a power of the entire Congress?

a)

Make federal taxes

b)

Declare war

c)

Impeachment of federal judges

d)

Approve treaties and presidential appointees

139.

Which house of Congress approves treaties and presidential appointees?

a)

Both houses

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Supreme Court

140.

Which of the following is not a power of the Congress?

a)

To tax, to borrow money, to coin money.

b)

To declare war and to raise and support armies.

c)

To Make laws.

d)

To appoint judges.

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