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WorksheetsUnit 2: Branches of Govt. Amer. Govt
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 30mins
Concurrent Powers include all the following EXCEPT the power to:
tax
make and enforce laws
coin money
establish courts
The reserved powers belong to the
National Government.
States.
Congress.
President.
Governmental Powers specifically granted by the Constitution to the National Government are called
concurrent powers.
reserved powers.
implied powers.
expressed powers.
The powers given to the national government by the "necessary and proper" clause of Article 1 are known as
concurrent powers.
reserved powers.
expressed powers.
implied powers.
The power to admit a new state into the Union is given to
Congress
Supreme Court
the President
the States
The concept of dividing government powers amongst different levels or layers of government (national, state, local) is called
separation of powers
checks and balances
capitalism
federalism
The Constitution of the United States is the highest law of the land because of the ______________________ in Article 6.
Elastic Clause
Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
Ratification Clause
After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?
2/3
1/2
3/4
1/3
What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?
2/3
3/4
1/2
1/4
gives citizens the right to access different sources of information or broadcasts
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Right to Petition
gives citizens the right to formally ask for government changes
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Right to Petition
What does Article I (1) establish?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Supremacy of the Constitution
What does Article II (2) establish?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Supremacy of the Constitution
What does Article III (3) establish?
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Supremacy of the Constitution
What does Article IV (4) establish?
The Constitution is Supreme
How to amend the Constitution
How to ratify the Constitution
Relationships between the states
to add to
The "elastic clause" is powerful because it is not specific; it is up to interpretation.
The implied powers are based on the ____, giving Congress the ability to carry out its expressed powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
commerce power
power to tax
power to borrow
According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach(charge) the President?
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
The Senate
Both Houses
All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote of
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
The Senate
Both Houses
The President is the number one military person in the US,
True
False
What is the President's responsibility to the US Military?
all decisions regarding the Army
all decisions regarding the Navy
all decisions regarding the Air Force and Marines
all of the above
The President can call on the National Guard from any state to serve the whole country.
True
False
Which is not a requirement to become President
You must be 35 years old
A resident of the US for at least 5 years
A native born American citizen
A resident of the US for at least 14 years
These are all right
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
to vote on laws
to write laws
to interpret laws
to enforce laws
What is the President’s role in the U.S. legislative process?
The Constitution outlines no role for the executive branch in the lawmaking process.
The President sits on Congressional committees as a non-voting participant.
The majority of the bills that are debated in Congress come from the President.
The President either approves or vetoes a bill after it is approved by both Houses of Congress.
Which of the following is true of nominees for federal judgeships?
They are recruited from the current pool of United States attorneys.
They are nominated by the Senate and approved by the House of Representatives.
They are elected in popular elections in individual states.
They must receive the approval of the American Bar Association upon nomination.
They are appointed for life by the President and consent of the Senate.
What is Judicial Review?
The courts have the ability to do a retrial on a court case.
Judges have a review system for some court cases.
The Congress reviews the court cases of the Judicial Branch to check and see if they followed the letter of the law.
The courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Circuit Courts
The District Courts
The Supreme Court
The Appellate Courts
What does Article IV (4) establish?
The Constitution is Supreme
How to amend the Constitution
How to ratify the Constitution
Rights of the states
The Constitution is Supreme and greater than state law
The order in which the office of President is to be filled if it becomes vacant
Presidential Succession
Presidential Appointments
Commutation
Triangulation
Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
Implied Powers
Expressed Powers
Powers directly stated in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Formal directives issued by the President to conduct action by the federal government
Executive Orders
Presidential Succession
Presidential Appointments
Political Platform
A formal agreement between two sovereign countries is called a...
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
State Governments
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To amend the Constitution
To write laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Which amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination?
Amendment 5
Amendment 7
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?
Amendment 1
Amendment 10
Amendment 3
Amendment 5
Who has the power to approve or reject presidential appointments?
The Supreme Court
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
State Governments
