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WorksheetsU.S. Government Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which is NOT an example of a delegated power?
regulation of trade
power to declare war
regulation of immigration
power to create a national bank
Which is an example of an "enumerated" power of Congress?
the power to tax exports
the power to declare war
the power to issue hunting licenses
the power to operate public school districts
Which branch of government does all of the following: Approves Presidential appointments Approves treaties Acts as a court in impeachment process
The Senate
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become law?
They are defeated in floor votes.
They never get out of committee.
They are vetoed by the President.
They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court.
What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?
The President can be arrested and forced to resign.
The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court.
The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law.
The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the
A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is not an option for the President?
let the bill die in committee
sign the bill and it becomes law
veto the bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto
not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies
Which is an example of a check on congressional power?
the power of Congress to declare war
the power of the President to veto a bill
the power of the states to collect their own taxes
the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states
Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Sergeant-at-Arms
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
Vice President of the United States
The President and Congress have different views on climate change. Congress sent the President a bill requiring all cars made in the United States to run on electricity. The President vetoed the bill. Which step is required to pass the bill over the President's veto?
approval of the bill by a majority of each house of Congress
approval of the bill by a majority of Supreme Court Justices
approval of the bill by two-thirds of each house of Congress
approval of the bill by three-quarters of the state legislatures
Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States?
Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit.
Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.
Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel of American parents.
Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.
Which constitutional power provides the basis for the President's day-to-day control of U.S. foreign relations?
the power to appoint and receive ambassadors
the power to appoint Justices of the Supreme Court
the power to inform Congress of the "State of the Union"
the power to summon Congress in times of national emergency
Which power does the Constitution give to the President to check Congress?
the power to appoint heads of departments
the power to veto proposed federal legislation
the power to pardon offenders for federal crimes
the power to inform Congress of the "State of the Union"
After the House of Representatives votes to impeach the President what is the next step in the impeachment process?
The President is tried in the Supreme Court.
The President is tried by the United States Senate.
The President can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Three-fourths of the states must agree to the impeachment
Under the U.S. Constitution, which of the following tasks is assigned to the executive branch?
ratifying treaties with foreign countries
appointing Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court
determining whether a new law is constitutional
voting on funds to support U.S. armed forces stationed abroad
The table below shows the popular vote in five states in the 2016 Presidential election? State # of electoral votes North Dakota Donald T wins 3 South Dakota Donald T wins 3 North Carolina Donald T wins 15 South Carolina Donald T wins 9 Virginia Hillary C wins 13 Based on the table, how many electoral votes did Donald Trump win in these five states?
None
22
30
43
Sam Morgan is convicted of committing mail fraud by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Sam believes the judge was unfairly biased against him. To which court should he send his appeal?
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?
It hears more cases than any other court.
It has authority over all other courts in the United States.
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States.
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches.
Why did the Constitution establish that federal judges be appointed for life?
to ensure the system of checks and balances
to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
to maintain the independence of the judiciary and separation of powers
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
An appellate court usually has a jury.
An appellate court decides issues of fact.
An appellate court examines more witnesses.
An appellate court reviews another court's decision.
Which statement would most likely follow the headline “US Supreme Court Justice impeached”?
"Justice discovered to be ruling on cases solely to win votes."
"justice found to be opposing the President's views on the case."
"Justice accused of accepting secret payments from a party in the case."
"Justice committed treason by ruling in favor of a foreign diplomat against the United States."
Complete the following diagram : US District Court ~> US court of appeals ~> US ________________ ___________________
Circuit court
Supreme court
Municipal court
Court of veterans appeals
Which are examples of delegated powers that only the federal government has?
powers to tax exports, hold or sentence a person to jail without a fair trial, and to grant titles of nobility
powers to conduct elections, set rules for marriages and divorces, and establish and support public schools
powers to tax, to maintain courts and define crimes, and to take private property for public use
powers to print and coin money, establish post offices, and conduct foreign relations
Delegated powers are powers that Constitution gives to the _____ government.
federal
state
local
tribal
Why did Congress pass the War Powers Resolution?
Congress wanted to expand its power to provide funding to the military.
Congress wanted to limit the president's power to send US troops into armed conflicts.
Congress wanted to regain control over its treaty-making powers.
Congress wanted to give the president the power to make battlefield decisions.
Which branch of government can override a veto
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Army
