WorksheetsFAC Structure of Government Pt 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
An example of an "expressed power" given to the national government in the Constitution is
coinage of money
regulation of divorce
regulation of marriage
control of public education
After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, it
becomes a law
is sent to the President
returns to the house for verification
is sent to a subcommittee in the House or Senate
Which segment of the government is responsible for proposing federal government spending budgets?
The Executive branch
the Legislative branch
the Federal Reserve Bank
the House of Representatives
What MOST LIKELY makes the Rules Committee one of the most powerful committees in the House?
It decides if someone has broken a rule
It is chaired by the Speaker of the House
It sets the rules for each legislative session
It determines if and when bills are sent to the floor for a vote
Which of these BEST describes the term enumerated powers?
Powers reserved for the States
Powers given to the Federal government
Powers denied to the Federal Government
Powers shared by the Federal and State governments
Which Executive Department of the Federal Government is responsible for overseeing all agencies of the government that relate directly to national security and the United States Armed Forces?
Defense
Energy
Interior
State
What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch of the United States government?
To create laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To amend the Constitution
The United States Constitution gives the _____________ the power to regulate interstate commerce
Congress
President
Courts
States
Which of these is TRUE of the United States Senate?
filibusters are not allowed
members serve 2 year terms
there are no limits on debate
the Speaker is chosen by the majority
Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution grants Congress the power to impeach public officials. What does "impeach" mean?
remove from office
publicly criticize
charge with a crime
prevent from voting
