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WorksheetsUnit 4 Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The legislative branch of the federal government includes the
Supreme Court.
advisers to the president.
House of Representatives and Senate.
governors of states.
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to define laws
to interpret laws
Which is not a constitutional qualification for becoming president of the United States?
being male
being at least 35 years old
being a natural-born American citizen
being a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
Which of the following powers is granted to the executive branch of the United States government by the Constitution?
deciding punishment for federal crimes
passing tax laws
enforcing federal laws
appointing United States senators
The Judicial branch of the government is responsible for
making laws.
suggesting laws.
interpreting laws.
carrying out laws.
Which of the following belongs in the box with the question mark?
Senate
Cabinet
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established which constitutional principle?
due process
judicial review
implied powers
equal protection
Why are federal judges appointed for life?
to ensure freedom from control by elected officials
to attract people with experience to the job
to guarantee that states retain their powers
to protect the wishes of the majority of citizens
Which statement about the United States House of Representatives is accurate?
Representatives are chosen by the legislatures of their states.
The Constitution allows each state two representatives.
The number of representatives from each state is based on its population.
The political party of the president always holds a majority of House seats.
Which action demonstrates the President’s role as chief legislator?
asking members of the Cabinet to serve as members of Congress
asking executive department staff to propose and support legislation
selecting chairpersons of congressional committees
participating in congressional debates
Before a bill becomes a Federal law, it must be
reviewed by the Cabinet
approved by the Supreme Court
passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives
signed by the Governor
“President Nixon Plans Trip to China To Meet with Chairman Mao”
“President Carter Signs New Panama Canal Treaty”
“President Clinton Concludes Trade Agreement with Japan”
Each headline illustrates an action of a President fulfilling his role as
head of his political party
Commander in Chief
chief diplomat
chief legislator
Which action illustrates the president’s power as commander in chief?
ordering American troops into a foreign country
appointing the secretary of state
entertaining a foreign leader at the White House
delivering the State of the Union address
A major purpose of the president’s cabinet is to
offer advice on important issues
nominate ambassadors
conduct impeachment trials
regulate the amount of money in circulation
The use of the term “judicial activism” to describe the United States Supreme Court refers to the idea that the Court
refuses to exercise its power of judicial review
is not able to solve major social problems
acts as a legislature in dealing with social problems
uses restraints in deciding cases involving civil liberties
Which action is an example of judicial review?
Congress overrides the President’s veto of a court reform bill.
The Senate refuses to ratify an appointee to the Supreme Court.
Congress impeaches and convicts a Federal judge.
The Supreme Court declares that a minimum-wage law is unconstitutional.
Who is your current U.S. Representative?
Marsha Blackburn
Davis Kustoff
Kamala Harris
Bill Lee
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Bill Lee
Nancy Pelosi
How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court?
10
50
3
9
How many members make up the U.S. Senate?
435
50
100
9
How may Cabinet Departments are there?
2
15
27
9
How many voting members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
270
100
180
435
What is the minimum age requirement to become a U.S. Senator?
25
30
35
40
What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
25
30
35
40
What is the minimum age required to become President of the Unites States?
25
30
35
40
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
John Roberts
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Paul Ryan
Bill Haslam
Mitch McConnel
Who are your two U.S. Senators?
Homer and Marge Simpson
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty
Jim Hughes and Amanda Cary
For how many years do we elect members to the U.S. Senate?
2
4
6
Lifetime
For how many years do we elect members to the U.S. House of Representatives?
2
4
6
Lifetime
For how many years do we elect the President?
2
4
6
Lifetime
How long do Justices of the Supreme Court serve?
2 years
4 years
6 years
Lifetime
How do we elect the President?
Electoral College
Popular Vote
Congressional Vote
Supreme Court Selection
In what month do we elect the President?
September
October
November
January
What article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Preamble
What article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
What article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the Judicial Branch?
Preamble
Article I
Article II
Article III
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Mike Pence
Nancy Pelosi
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
What is the Electoral College Number needed to become President of the United States?
100
270
435
535
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
