WorksheetsGilroy Unit 4: Executive/Judicial Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States?
a)
Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit, Michigan
b)
Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years' she was born in Tampa, FL
c)
Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel to American parents
d)
Karen is 42 years old' she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland to Irish parents.
2.
The War Powers Act of 1973 restricted the powers of the President as Commander-In-Chief. Which principle of constitutional government did the passage of this law illustrate?
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
3.
Which power does the Constitution give to the President to check Congress?
a)
The power to appoint heads of departments
b)
The power to veto proposed federal legislation
c)
The power to pardon offenders for federal crimes
d)
The power to inform Congress of the "State of the Union"
4.
Which is an important task of an administrative agency?
a)
Passing federal laws
b)
Making detailed regulations
c)
Running the United States armed forces
d)
Resolving court cases between private parties
5.
Under the Constitution, which of the following tasks is assigned to the executive branch?
a)
Ratifying teaties with foreign countries
b)
Appointing Justices to the US Supreme Court
c)
Determining whether a new law is Constitutional
d)
Voting on funds to support US armed forces stationed abroad
6.
How does an "Executive Order" differ from a federal law?
a)
Executive orders are not subject to judicial review
b)
Executive orders are not limited by the Constitution
c)
Executive orders do not need to be approved by Congress
d)
Executive orders are not limited to military and foreign affairs
7.
Article III of the Constitution established the US Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?
a)
If hears more cases than any other court
b)
It has authority over all other courts in the United States
c)
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States
d)
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches
8.
Why did the Constitution establish that federal judges be appointed for life?
a)
To ensure the systems of checks and balances
b)
To strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
c)
To limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
d)
To maintain the independence of the judiciary and separation of powers
9.
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
a)
An appellate court usually has a jury
b)
An appellate court decides issues of fact
c)
An appellate court examines more witnesses
d)
An appellate court reviews another court's decision
10.
Which major power of the Supreme Court was established in the court case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
a)
Establishment of a Supreme Court
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Trial by jury
d)
Writ of Certiorari
11.
(REVIEW) What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?
a)
The President can be arrested and forced to resign
b)
The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court
c)
The President cannot be removes until convicted in a court of law
d)
The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate
12.
(REVIEW) What is the role of President Pro Tempore of the Senate?
a)
Vote in the Senate in case of a tie vote
b)
Make sure fellow party members vote on important bills
c)
Preside over Senate proceedings if the Vice President is absent
d)
Become the next President of the United States if the President dies
13.
(REVIEW) A Florida law requires all male citizens or immigrants who are between the ages of 18-26 to register with the Federal Selective Service System in order apply for any type of driver's license.
A second Florida law states that anyone who is required to register with Federal Selective Service show proof of their registration in order to be employed
Which civic duty do these Florida statutes support?
a)
Paying taxes to the state
b)
Serving as a witness in a trial
c)
Defending the nation in a crisis
d)
Attending school in the community
14.
(REVIEW) Which agreement was made to ensure ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The Antifederalists agreed to ratify the Constitution if a bill of rights was included.
b)
The Antifederalists agreed to ratify the Constitution if a court system was created.
c)
The Federalists agreed that all states would have the same power under the Constitution.
d)
The Federalists agreed to minimize the power given to the president under the Constitution.
15.
(REVIEW) In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledge to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony."
What founding document did this set a precedent for?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
US Constitution
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Bill of Rights
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