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2-2 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

a)

To create a balance of power between governmental branches

b)

To give all power to one branch

c)

To eliminate the need for government

d)

To ensure only one branch makes laws

2.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Military Branch

3.

What is required for the passage of any bill in Congress?

a)

Unanimous vote

b)

Majority vote of both bodies

c)

Presidential approval

d)

Supreme Court review

4.

Who has the power to impeach or accuse any civil officer?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court

5.

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

No term limits

6.

What are political parties?

a)

Government organizations

b)

Private organizations

c)

Public institutions

d)

Non-profit organizations

7.

What is the term length for a member of the Senate?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

No term limits

8.

What is the role of electors in the election process?

a)

They create laws

b)

They elect the President and Vice President

c)

They enforce laws

d)

They amend the Constitution

9.

What is the primary function of political parties?

a)

To govern the country

b)

To select and promote candidates for election to public office

c)

To enforce laws

d)

To amend the Constitution

10.

What type of government does the U.S. have?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Republic

d)

Dictatorship

11.

Who holds the sovereign power in a republic?

a)

The President

b)

The Congress

c)

The people

d)

The Supreme Court

12.

What does the 10th Amendment acknowledge?

a)

Federal control over all state laws

b)

Sovereignty of the states to govern within their own borders

c)

Presidential power over states

d)

Supreme Court authority over state laws

13.

In which areas do states maintain supremacy?

a)

International relations

b)

Business and contract law

c)

Federal taxation

d)

Immigration policy

14.

Which of the following is NOT a federal regulatory agency?

a)

Federal Trade Commission

b)

Securities Exchange Commission

c)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

d)

Department of Motor Vehicles

15.

Which level of government is responsible for protecting states against invasion?

a)

Local government

b)

State government

c)

Federal government

d)

International organizations