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Worksheets2-2 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To create a balance of power between governmental branches
To give all power to one branch
To eliminate the need for government
To ensure only one branch makes laws
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Military Branch
What is required for the passage of any bill in Congress?
Unanimous vote
Majority vote of both bodies
Presidential approval
Supreme Court review
Who has the power to impeach or accuse any civil officer?
Senate
House of Representatives
President
Supreme Court
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
No term limits
What are political parties?
Government organizations
Private organizations
Public institutions
Non-profit organizations
What is the term length for a member of the Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
No term limits
What is the role of electors in the election process?
They create laws
They elect the President and Vice President
They enforce laws
They amend the Constitution
What is the primary function of political parties?
To govern the country
To select and promote candidates for election to public office
To enforce laws
To amend the Constitution
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
Who holds the sovereign power in a republic?
The President
The Congress
The people
The Supreme Court
What does the 10th Amendment acknowledge?
Federal control over all state laws
Sovereignty of the states to govern within their own borders
Presidential power over states
Supreme Court authority over state laws
In which areas do states maintain supremacy?
International relations
Business and contract law
Federal taxation
Immigration policy
Which of the following is NOT a federal regulatory agency?
Federal Trade Commission
Securities Exchange Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Department of Motor Vehicles
Which level of government is responsible for protecting states against invasion?
Local government
State government
Federal government
International organizations
