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Constitution Quiz #2

Total questions: 170

Worksheet time: 6hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

First and failed plan for government for the United States of America

a)

the Mayflower Compact

b)

the Common Sense pamphlet

c)

the Treaty of Paris

d)

the Articles of Confederation

2.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

a)

the Treaty of Paris

b)

the Affordable Care Act

c)

the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

3.

In a popular sovereignty___________ are the source of the government authority.

a)

laws

b)

electricity

c)

people

d)

city hall

4.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
5.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
6.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

7.

The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

a)

promote the general welfare

b)

insure domestic tranquility

c)

establish justice

d)

provide for the common defense

8.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

a)

secure the blessings of liberty

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

insure domestic tranquility

d)

promote the general welfare

9.

In the Preamble, We the People means the ___.

a)

Constitution was written for all the people of the United States

b)

Constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

c)

people who actually authored the constitution.

d)

people of Philadelphia

10.

The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

14th Amendment

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Checks and Balances

11.

Which of these is an advantage of the system of checks and balances?

a)

It makes it easy for one person or group to seize power.

b)

It prevents election fraud and results in greater voter turnout.

c)

It allows the executive branch the power to supervise the actions of the other two branches.

d)

It requires the different branches of the federal government to work together to seek the common good.

12.

the ability of the court system to interpret the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Federalism

d)

Cooperative Federalism

13.

Who is known as the "Father" of the US Constitution?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Stephen King

c)

James Madison

d)

William "Billy" Madison

14.
Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?
a)
The president has the power to veto bills.
b)
Congress is divided into two houses.
c)
The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
d)
Power is divided between the states and the national government.
15.

Before officially taking effect, the constitution had to be ratified by how many of the original 13 states?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

16.

The _____________________ combined both of the plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, and created a two house Congress. One with equal representation and one based on population.

a)

3/5 Compromise

b)

Great Compromise

c)

Compromise of 1775

d)

Constitutional Compromise

17.
What is the highest legal authority in the United States government?
a)
the President
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
state constitutions
18.

True or False: George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

An Anti-Federalist could be described this way.

a)

One who wished for weaker state governements.

b)

Someone who favored a stronger central government.

c)

One who favored a more powerful Supreme Court.

d)

Someone who feared a strong central government.

20.

Which element of the U.S. Constitution reflects the philosophy of Baron de Montesquieu?

a)

separation of powers

b)

presidential limitations

c)

a two-house Congress

d)

pancakes for all

21.

The supremacy clause place _____ powers above _____ powers.

a)

state, federal

b)

federal, state

22.

a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

23.

a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

24.

How did the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the English Bill of Rights help to change colonists beliefs?

a)

made them believe that self gov.= independence

b)

made them believe that self gov.= supporting Britain

c)

made them believe that self gov.= limited monarchy

d)

made them believe that self gov.= rule of law

25.

"The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom." - Who said this quote and which idea does it explain?

a)

Montesquieu - separation of powers

b)

Montesquieu - Checks and balances

c)

John Locke - Natural rights / natural law

d)

John Locke - State of nature

26.

“The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it. . . no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. . .” --Two Treatises on Government, 1690

Who wrote the passage from Two Treatises on Government?

a)

John Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Rousseau

d)

Voltaire

27.
According to John Locke, why are governments created?
a)
God gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people
b)
People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order
c)
People set up governments to protect their lives and property
d)
Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church
28.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
29.

Type of government where the people rule; the United States has this form of government

a)

dictatorship

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

30.
Democracy began in the ancient city of...
a)
Rome, Italy
b)
Athens, Greece
c)
London, England
d)
Venice, Italy
31.

The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

United Democracy

c)

Republic Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

32.

In a Direct Democracy who makes the decisions?

a)

the people

b)

the representatives

33.

The Boston Tea Party was a demonstration of the opposition of colonial merchants to

a)

a high tax on tea

b)

taxation without representation

c)

the British East India Company monopoly

d)

all of the above

34.

… We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,—That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,…

--Thomas Jefferson

a)

The purpose of this statement was to provide justification for declaring independence.

b)

The purpose of this statement was to criticize the Articles of Confederation.

35.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

The French, Native Americans, and British did not like each other

b)

The French and British were both trying to claim the Ohio Country Land

c)

The French and the British wanted to have more power back in Europe

d)

The Native Americans wanted to fight both the British and the French

36.

What was a major consequence of the French and Indian War?

a)

The war was very expensive and left Britain with pressing financial problems

b)

The French won the war and drove the British out of North America

c)

Russia began taking over parts of North America

d)

None of the above

37.

What was a result of the French and Indian War that eventually led to the American Revolution?

a)

Britain placed its colonies under strict control and began taxing them to help pay for the war.

b)

Colonists were not offered aid during the war but were still expected to serve British interests.

c)

The loss of colonial territory to the French made colonists lose faith in the British government.

d)

Britain expected colonists to fight the war at their own expense and offered no reimbursement.

38.
What was the common slogan used in the Colonies?
a)
"Give me liberty or Give me death"
b)
"No Taxation without Representation"
c)
"No Stamp Act, No Sugar Act"
39.

·Common Sense was a pamphlet Thomas Paine published to distribute in the colonies to...

a)

explain to Britain why they should end the quartering act

b)

influence more people to join the independence movement.

c)

to join the Loyalist party

d)

abide by the Intolerable acts

40.

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...

Which of the following statements best explains what Jefferson means by "all men are created equal"?

a)

All people are equally provided with brains and talent.

b)

All people are entitled to equal treatment under the law.

c)

All the people are equally qualified to hold high political office.

d)

All people are entitled to obey only the laws they agree with.

41.

The Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses are examples of

a)

equal opportunities for women during the colonial period

b)

steps toward self-government

42.

Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and were called —

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-federalists

c)

Republicans

d)

Loyalists

43.

This law outlined how the New Territory will be governed & admission of new states to the Union —

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Land Ordinance

d)

Shays' Rebellion

44.

This plan settled disagreements between large and small states at the Philadelphia Convention —

a)

Enslaved people will be counted for representation

b)

The House of Representatives will elect women

c)

The Senate will vote on salaries

d)

Senate will have equal representation while the House will be based on population

45.

What does ratification mean?

a)

to delete

b)

to repeal

c)

to approve

d)

to amend

46.
An agreement made at the Constitutional Convention stating that enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining a state’s population for representation in the House of Representatives 
a)
Two-halves Compromise
b)
Three-fourths Compromise
c)
Two-fifths Compromise
d)
Three-fifths Compromise
47.
The plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress. In the House of Representatives, representation from each state is based on state population. In the Senate, each state is represented by two senators. 

a)
Huge Compromise
b)
Great Addition
c)
Great Compromise
48.
Federalist SUPPORT a strong, national government and creating a new constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?
a)
The federal government needed changing
b)
The states powers were too weak
c)
The Articles of Confederation were powerful
d)
George Washington was a great leader.
50.
What is the Constitution?
a)
a document that explains where Americans can travel. 
b)
a Document that declared our independence from Great Britain
c)
the document that helps us make money. 
d)
A document that outlines how our government will be ran. 
51.

In federalism, the national government and the states share power, but the __________________ has more power.

a)

National government

b)

State government

c)

Supreme Court

52.

The _________ had most of the power under The Articles of

Confederation

a)

states

b)

central government

c)

Congress

d)

The central government and states shared power

53.

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as?

a)

the Bill of Sale

b)

the Rights of Passage

c)

the Bill of Rights

d)

the Civil Rights

54.

Which plan called for states with bigger populations to have more representation in government?

a)

Taco Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Virginia Plan

55.

What was the name of the Rebellion where, Farmers/soldiers rebelled after not being paid for fighting in the American Revolution and then lost their farms?

a)

Shay's Rebellion

b)

Slave Rebellion

c)

American Revolution

d)

Szechuan Chicken

56.

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Pocahontas

d)

Thomas Jefferson

57.

Which plan thought all states should have equal say in the government, no matter their size?

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

Florida Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

George Washington

58.
The name given to a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Thomas Paine's Protests
c)
Thomas Jefferson's Fight
d)
George Washington's Quarrel 
59.
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the Constitution?
a)
So the states could end the war with Britain
b)
So the states could raise taxes
c)
So the U.S. could form a stronger government
d)
So the U.S. could form a Congress
60.
Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
61.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
62.
The unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the - 
a)
Northwest Territory
b)
Southwest Territory
c)
Western Territory
d)
Indian Territory
63.
 Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalist?
a)
 “I demand a new constitution”
b)
“I support ratification”
c)
 “I fear a strong government”
d)
a.  “I oppose a bill of rights”
64.

The two (2) parts of Congress are:

a)

Senate

b)

Wesclin Middle School

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Library

65.
Which point would a federalist make?
a)
States cannot protect the rights of people
b)
The national government does not have enough power
c)
States will no longer be able to raise revenue
d)
The national government has all the power 
66.

In a _____, supreme political authority rests with the people.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Confederation

d)

Republic

67.

In which of the following cities was the Constitutional Convention held?

a)

New York

b)

Baltimore

c)

Boston

d)

Philadelphia

68.
Who was the 1st state to ratify the Constitution?
a)
Rhode Island
b)
Massasschusetts
c)
Delaware
d)
Georgia
69.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
70.

Decide whether the fact below applies to the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, or both:


William Paterson proposed this plan

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Both

71.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

72.

How many members are there in the Senate (Per State)?

a)

Number based on population

b)

2

73.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives (Per State)?

a)

Number based on population

b)

2

74.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

75.

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

What do the words, "We the People" at the beginning of the Preamble refer to?

a)

Popular sovereignty, the idea that the people rule this nation, and all the power of government comes from them.

b)

Checks and Balances, the idea that each branch of government has the power to check or control the other 2, so that no one branch can become too powerful.

c)

Limited government, the idea that all governments should be limited by law.

d)

Federalism, the idea that the powers of government should be divided between the national government and the states.

76.

The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble means ________________________.

a)

promise that everything in our country will be peaceful

b)

give protection to everyone

c)

being fairness for all

d)

care for those in need

77.

The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble means ________________________.

a)

all citizens in the US

b)

begin fairness for all

c)

give protection to everyone

d)

make sure freedom and fairness continues for all generations

78.

The phrase "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means ________________________.

a)

make sure freedom and fairness continues for all generations

b)

care for those in need

c)

begin fairness for all

d)

give protection to everyone

79.

What does "...establish justice..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

80.

What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

81.

Word that means "two houses."

a)

Bilevel

b)

Bicameral

c)

Binumeral

d)

Bilegislature

82.

The process of making laws

a)

Legislate

b)

Bicameral

c)

Veto

d)

Execute

83.

Both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives are known collectively as _____________.

a)

The U.S. Capitol

b)

Congress

c)

Majority Party

d)

Judicial

84.

The U.S. Senate has representation based on...

a)

Population

b)

Equal Representation

c)

Political Party Affiliation

d)

Geographical Size of the state

85.

The number of people in the House of Representatives is based on a state's __________________.

a)

Population

b)

Equal Representation

c)

Geographical size

d)

Party Affiliation

86.

How old do you have to be to run for the U.S. House of Representatives?

a)

20

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

87.

How old do you have to be to run for the U.S. Senate?

a)

20

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

88.

How many years must you be a citizen for if you want to run for office in the House of Representatives?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

10

89.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)

The Vice President

b)

The President

c)

The President Pro Tempore

d)

The Speaker of the House

90.

To be in the House of Representatives, you must live...

a)

In the state you represent

b)

In the city you represent

c)

In the state and district you represent

d)

In the country you represent

91.

Who is the leader of the United States Senate?

a)

The Vice President

b)

The President

c)

The Speaker of the House

d)

The Majority Whip

92.

When does the Vice President vote in the Senate?

a)

Whenever he/she wants

b)

When the world is ending

c)

When there is a tie in votes

d)

When the presidents says so

93.

Senator's represent...

a)

The entire state they live in

b)

The district

c)

The city

d)

The Country

94.

How many total members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

150

c)

235

d)

435

95.

How long does a representative serve for?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

96.

How long does a senator serve for?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

97.

The Senate approves presidential appointments and holds impeachment trials.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

The House of Representatives initiates the impeachment process and writes bills dealing with money.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

To officially accuse an elected official of wrongdoing is called...

a)

Removal

b)

Impeachment

c)

Prosecute

d)

Accusation

100.

Powers that are written in the Constitution and left to the federal government are known as _________________ powers.

a)

Expressed/Enumerated

b)

Implied

c)

Reserved

d)

Concurrent

101.

Once a bill is passed in both the House of Reps and Senate, it must be signed by the ____________________ in order to become law.

a)

President Pro Tempore

b)

President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Vice President

102.

A president can _________________ a bill that he does not like.

a)

Overturn

b)

Cancel

c)

Veto

d)

Throw out

103.

The Legislative Branch _____ the laws.

a)

Makes

b)

Enforces

c)

Interprets

104.
Why does the Senate have less members than the House?
a)
Because each state gets exactly two Senators regardless of size.
b)
Because the Senate is less important.
c)
Because the Senate pays less.
d)
Because the Senate has less work to do.
105.

The ___ approves Presidential appointments.

a)

House

b)

Representatives

c)

Vice President

d)

Senate

106.

Which chamber of Congress is elected based on population?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

The President

d)

fake news

107.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

a)

majority vote

b)

3/4 vote

c)

2/3 vote

d)

unanimous vote

108.
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
109.

There are a total of ____ Senators in the US Senate.

a)

46

b)

124

c)

435

d)

100

110.
Who has the sole power to officially declare war against another country? 
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Secretary of Defense
111.

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

a)

Equality

b)

How big the state is

c)

The state's population

d)

The President picks

112.

Gwen is considering running for Senate. She is a US citizen by naturalization. How long would she have to have been a citizen of the US and how old would she have to be?

a)

7 years a citizen and 25 years old

b)

9 years a citizen and 30 years old

c)

14 years a citizen and 35 years old

d)

5 years a citizen and 21 years old

113.
A proposed law is called a _______________
a)
veto
b)
congress
c)
bill
d)
unconstitutional
114.

The Elastic Clause allows Congress to

a)

make temporary treaties with foreign countries

b)

regulate trade between states

c)

stretch its powers to meet new needs

d)

tax US citizens in times of economic crisis

115.

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

a)

implied powers.

b)

enumerated / expressed / delegated powers.

c)

congressional powers.

d)

powerful powers.

116.

The Elastic Clause, the Necessary and Proper Clause and __________________ all mean the same thing!

a)

shared powers

b)

implied powers

c)

expressed powers

d)

delegated powers

117.

What is a pocket veto?

a)

A veto small enough to fit in your pocket

b)

A veto with a pouch like a kangaroo

c)

When the President doesn't act on a bill within 10 days

d)

When Congress overrides a veto

118.
What can the president do once he receives the bill?
a)
all of these
b)
sign the bill into law
c)
veto the bill
d)
"pocket veto" the bill
119.

When a bill passes the House of Reps, where does it go next?

a)

Senate

b)

Supreme Court

c)

President

d)

Library of Congress

120.

Which State has the most seats in the House of Representatives?

a)

Texas

b)

California

c)

New York

d)

Nevada

121.

If you want to be a representative of Wisconsin, what state do you need to live in?

a)

Washington

b)

West Virginia

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Wyoming

122.
Term of office is 6 years, with 1/3 of its members up for reelection every 2 years
a)
Senate (alone)
b)
House of Representatives (alone)
c)
Congress (both chambers)
123.
535 total members
a)
Senate (alone)
b)
House of Representatives (alone)
c)
Congress (both chambers)
124.

Check three House of Representatives qualifications

a)

25 years old

b)

9 year U.S. citizen

c)

Live in state elected from

d)

7 year U.S. citizen

125.

What suggests within our Constitution that the House of Representatives was intended to reflect the interests of the people, rather than the states?

a)

A representative is chosen by the lottery from a smaller district than a senator, therefore, most people feel closer to their representative.

b)

A representative must be chosen by the state legislature who has the people's best interests at heart.

c)

A representative is elected from a smaller district than a senator, therefore most people feel closer to their representative.

d)

Representation must reflect the relative population of the states thus their requirements are less strict than the Senate.

126.

an order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held

a)

enumerated power

b)

writ of habeas corpus

c)

elastic clause

d)

non legislative power

127.

to accuse officials of wrongdoing

a)

expressed power

b)

implied power

c)

impeach

d)

regulate

128.

a power of Congress that is listed in the Constitution

a)

enumerated power

b)

expressed power

c)

elastic clause

d)

implied power

129.

a court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person

a)

writ of habeas corpus

b)

implied power

c)

Senate

d)

majority power

130.
The main job of the legislative branch
a)
determine if laws are unconstitutional
b)
veto laws
c)
make laws
d)
approve laws made by the President
131.

In what article of the Constitution can you find the executive?

a)

Article II

b)

Article I

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

132.

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

a)

To interpret laws

b)

To make laws

c)

To enforce laws

d)

To amend laws

133.

For how many years is a president/vice president elected?

a)

4 years

b)

2 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

134.

When are Presidential elections held?

a)

Every 4 years

b)

Every 2 years

c)

Every 6 years

d)

Every 8 years

135.

How many electors are in the electoral college?

a)

538

b)

435

c)

270

d)

100

136.

How many votes does it take to win the presidency?

a)

270

b)

250

c)

300

d)

200

137.

How many electoral votes does Missouri have?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

12

d)

14

138.

When does the president actually become president of the United States?

a)

On Election Day

b)

After the Electoral College votes

c)

On Inauguration Day

d)

When Congress certifies the election

139.

Which of the following is a military power of the president?

a)

The president can declare war.

b)

The president is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

c)

The president can draft soldiers.

d)

The president can negotiate peace treaties.

140.

Explain how treaties and presidential appointments are made.

a)

The president makes treaties and appointments without any approval.

b)

The president makes treaties with the approval of the Supreme Court.

c)

The president makes treaties and appointments with the advice and consent of the Senate.

d)

The president makes appointments with the approval of the House of Representatives.

141.

How can a presidential veto be overridden?

a)

By a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate

b)

By a two-thirds vote in the Senate only

c)

By a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate

d)

By a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

142.

What is the first step in the impeachment process of a President?

a)

The Senate votes to impeach

b)

The Supreme Court decides there are grounds for impeachment

c)

The House of Representatives votes to impeach

d)

The Vice President calls for impeachment

143.

How many executive departments are there in the Cabinet as of the latest count?

a)

15

b)

20

c)

10

d)

25

144.

Who has the authority to appoint Cabinet members?

a)

The Vice President

b)

The President

c)

The Senate

d)

The House of Representatives

145.
Who elects the president?
a)
Their party
b)
The people
c)
The Electoral College
d)
The Congress
146.
Which of these is NOT a power of the president?
a)
commander in chief
b)
appoint ambassadors
c)
declare war
d)
grant pardons
147.
To be president you must be 
a)
a citizen for 7 years
b)
a citizen for 9 years
c)
a natural born citizen
d)
a citizen for 14 years
148.
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
149.
What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?  
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Citizen
d)
Commander in Chief
150.
How many terms may the president serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
unlimited
151.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
152.
A President can serve _____ consequetive terms. Each term consists of ____ years.
a)
2; 2
b)
4; 2
c)
4; 4
d)
2; 4
153.
You must live in the US for 14 years to become President
a)
True
b)
False
154.

The Executive Branch's job is to

a)

Create laws

b)

Interpret laws

c)

Break laws

d)

Enforce laws

155.

If a presidential candidate wins more than 50% of the vote in a state, how many electoral votes do they get?

a)

All of them from that state

b)

The majority of votes from that state

c)

The same percentage of votes that they won

d)

The popular vote doesn't actually matter

156.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become president according to the constitution?

a)

Natural born citizen

b)

at least 35 years old

c)

reside in the US for 14 years

d)

have a college degree

157.

What is the ABSOLUTE MAX time that a president can be in office?

a)

4 years

b)

10 years

c)

8 years

d)

Forever

158.

How many presidents have been convicted and removed after being impeached?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

None

d)

4

159.
Except in Maine and Nebraska, the electoral college system operates in each state on the principle of
a)
distributing electoral votes based on the winner in each congressional district
b)
proportional representation
c)
a combination of proportional representation and winner-take-all
d)
winner-take-all based on the state’s popular vote
160.
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral college?
a)
It goes to the popular vote
b)
The electoral college votes agsin
c)
No one wins
d)
The House of Representatives votes
161.

The Electoral votes for each state are determined by what?

a)

States' total number of members of Congress

b)

States' total number of members of Senate only

c)

States' total number of members of House of Reps only

d)

State population

162.
The U.S. state worth the most amount of Electoral votes. 
a)
Florida
b)
Texas
c)
California
d)
Ohio
163.

Which word in the statement above describes this process the BEST?

a)

primary election

b)

party platform

c)

general election

d)

winner-take-all

164.
Assume that Candidates A and B are the Democratic and Republican nominees for president, while Candidate C is a third-party candidate. On election day in the state of Colorado, Candidate A wins 40 percent of the vote, Candidate B wins 35 percent, and Candidate C wins 25 percent. How many of Colorado’s nine electoral votes would you anticipate going to Candidate A?
a)
7
b)
6
c)
4
d)
9
165.

What month do the people vote for President of the United States?

a)

January

b)

December

c)

November

d)

March

166.

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

a)

Elect school board members.

b)

Provide opportunities for kids to attend college.

c)

Elect the President of the United States.

d)

Elects representatives to Congress.

167.

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

a)

California has a higher population than Texas

b)

California had more influence in the Senate than Texas

c)

California has a lower population than Texas

d)

California's land area is more than Texas

168.

What is the least amount of electoral votes that a state may have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

10

169.

The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?

a)

Change the number of electoral votes a state gets

b)

It can't affect it the Electoral College

c)

It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.

170.

How we get 538 electors

a)

Electoral College

b)

100 senators, 435 representatives, 3 for D.C.

c)

Popular Vote

d)

Swing States

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