WorksheetsGovernment Midterm '25
Total questions: 140
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The U.S. Supreme Court consists of how many justices?
a)
Seven
b)
Eight
c)
Nine
d)
Eleven
2.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the federal court system?
a)
District courts
b)
Courts of appeals
c)
State supreme courts
d)
The Supreme Court
3.
The constitutional amendment process requires approval from:
a)
Two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of state legislatures
b)
Three-fourths of Congress and two-thirds of state legislatures
c)
A simple majority of Congress and two-thirds of state legislatures
d)
The President and two-thirds of state legislatures
4.
What percentage of the Senate is required to convict and remove an impeached official?
a)
Simple majority (more than 50%)
b)
Two-thirds majority
c)
Three-fourths majority
d)
Unanimous vote
5.
The principle that the Constitution is the highest law and overrides conflicting state laws is found in:
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article VI
6.
Which branch of government has the power to coin money?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Federal Reserve (independent)
7.
The Constitution originally specified that senators would be:
a)
Elected directly by the people
b)
Appointed by the President
c)
Chosen by state legislatures
d)
Selected by the House of Representatives
8.
Which of the following is a check the President has on the judicial branch?
a)
Overturning court decisions
b)
Appointing federal judges
c)
Limiting court jurisdiction
d)
Setting judicial salaries
9.
The President's ability to conduct foreign policy is primarily derived from:
a)
Constitutional enumeration of foreign policy powers
b)
Congressional delegation of authority
c)
Several implied powers and specific clauses
d)
Supreme Court decisions
10.
Which of the following is NOT a power specifically granted to Congress in Article I?
a)
Regulate interstate commerce
b)
Establish a national healthcare system
c)
Raise and support armies
d)
Establish a uniform rule of naturalization
11.
The requirement that all revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives is found in:
a)
Article I, Section 7
b)
Article I, Section 8
c)
Article II, Section 1
d)
Article III, Section 2
12.
The President's Cabinet is:
a)
Explicitly created in the Constitution
b)
Established by congressional legislation
c)
Developed through tradition and practice
d)
Required by Supreme Court ruling
13.
When no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the election is decided by:
a)
A national runoff election
b)
The Senate
c)
The House of Representatives
d)
The Supreme Court
14.
Which of the following is a limitation on congressional power?
a)
Cannot suspend habeas corpus
b)
Cannot pass ex post facto laws
c)
Cannot regulate interstate commerce
d)
Cannot override presidential vetoes
15.
The constitutional principle that the ultimate source of governmental authority is the people is:
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
16.
The President's State of the Union address fulfills which constitutional requirement?
a)
To recommend measures to Congress
b)
To report on the state of the Union
c)
Both A and B
d)
Neither A nor B
17.
Under the Constitution, impeachable offenses include:
a)
Treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors
b)
Any violation of federal law
c)
Only criminal offenses
d)
Whatever Congress determines by simple majority
18.
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming President?
a)
Natural-born citizen
b)
At least 35 years old
c)
Resident of the United States for at least 14 years
d)
Previous governmental experience
19.
The Senate's "advice and consent" role applies to:
a)
All legislation passed by the House
b)
Presidential appointments and treaties
c)
Supreme Court decisions
d)
Executive orders
20.
Which of the following is an example of the judicial branch checking the executive branch?
a)
Senate confirmation of judges
b)
Presidential appointment of judges
c)
Declaring executive actions unconstitutional
d)
Congressional oversight of the judiciary
21.
The length of terms for federal judges was established to:
a)
Ensure regular turnover in the judiciary
b)
Align with presidential terms
c)
Protect judicial independence
d)
Maintain public accountability
22.
The President's role as head of their political party is:
a)
Established in the Constitution
b)
Created by congressional legislation
c)
An extra-constitutional role
d)
Required by Supreme Court precedent
23.
The power of Congress to investigate is:
a)
Explicitly stated in Article I
b)
An implied power derived from other enumerated powers
c)
Granted by the Supreme Court
d)
Delegated by the President
24.
Which of the following statements about executive privilege is most accurate?
a)
It is explicitly defined in the Constitution
b)
It allows the President to withhold certain information from Congress and courts
c)
It gives the President immunity from all legal proceedings
d)
It can never be limited by Congress or the courts
25.
In Marbury v. Madison, what specific power did the Supreme Court establish?
a)
The power to appoint federal judges
b)
The power to declare presidential actions unconstitutional
c)
The power to declare congressional laws unconstitutional
d)
The power to override presidential vetoes
26.
Which constitutional principle is reflected in the statement: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal..."?
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Republicanism
27.
According to the Federalist Papers, which of the following was NOT a reason for creating a bicameral legislature?
a)
To balance the interests of large and small states
b)
To create a more deliberative lawmaking process
c)
To ensure that only wealthy citizens could serve in government
d)
To prevent hasty or ill-considered legislation
28.
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
29.
The concept of "judicial independence" is primarily protected by:
a)
Presidential appointment of judges
b)
Life tenure and protected salaries for federal judges
c)
Judicial review power
d)
Senate confirmation of judicial nominees
30.
The procedure for amending the Constitution requires:
a)
Presidential approval and congressional passage
b)
Supreme Court approval and state ratification
c)
Proposal by Congress or states and ratification by states
d)
National referendum and congressional approval
31.
The constitutional concept of federalism was designed to:
a)
Eliminate state governments
b)
Centralize all power in the national government
c)
Divide power between national and state governments
d)
Create a parliamentary system
32.
The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause) has been used to:
a)
Limit congressional power
b)
Expand congressional power beyond enumerated powers
c)
Increase presidential authority
d)
Restrict judicial review
33.
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a member of the House of Representatives?
a)
At least 25 years old
b)
U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
c)
Resident of the state represented
d)
Born in the United States
34.
The purpose of the Electoral College is to:
a)
Directly elect the President by popular vote
b)
Provide an indirect method of presidential selection
c)
Ensure equal representation for all states in presidential elections
d)
Allow Congress to select the President
35.
Which constitutional clause gives federal law supremacy over conflicting state laws?
a)
Commerce Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
36.
The Constitution's "Full Faith and Credit Clause" requires:
a)
States to honor each other's public acts, records, and judicial proceedings
b)
The federal government to pay all its debts
c)
Citizens to maintain loyalty to the United States
d)
Congress to fund all constitutional obligations
37.
Which of the following is NOT a formal method for proposing constitutional amendments?
a)
Two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress
b)
National referendum with majority approval
c)
Constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures
d)
Petition by three-fourths of state legislatures
38.
The President's role as "Chief Diplomat" includes:
a)
Serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
b)
Appointing ambassadors and negotiating treaties
c)
Determining citizenship requirements
d)
Declaring war on foreign nations
39.
The concept of "executive privilege" was most famously challenged during:
a)
The Watergate investigation
b)
The Iran-Contra affair
c)
The Clinton impeachment
d)
The Pentagon Papers case
40.
The constitutional provision that prevents members of Congress from being arrested while attending or traveling to and from sessions is known as:
a)
Executive immunity
b)
Legislative immunity
c)
Congressional privilege
d)
Parliamentary privilege
41.
The "Privileges and Immunities Clause" in Article IV of the Constitution:
a)
Prevents states from discriminating against citizens of other states
b)
Grants special rights to federal officials
c)
Provides diplomatic immunity to foreign ambassadors
d)
Protects congressional speech and debate from prosecution
42.
The constitutional principle that laws must apply equally to all persons is known as:
a)
Due process
b)
Equal protection
c)
Civil liberty
d)
Substantive rights
43.
The President's power to make "recess appointments" allows the President to:
a)
Temporarily fill vacant positions when the Senate is not in session
b)
Dismiss officials during congressional recesses
c)
Create new executive positions between legislative sessions
d)
Enact laws when Congress is not in session
44.
The concept of "original jurisdiction" for the Supreme Court refers to:
a)
Cases that can only be heard by the original Founding-era Court
b)
Cases where the Court can apply original intent of the Framers
c)
Cases that begin in the Supreme Court rather than lower courts
d)
Cases involving the original 13 states
45.
Under the Constitution, impeachment charges are brought by:
a)
The Senate
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Department of Justice
46.
The "Tenth Amendment" to the Constitution:
a)
Protects freedom of speech
b)
Guarantees the right to bear arms
c)
Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or people
d)
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
47.
The doctrine of "stare decisis" in the judicial system refers to:
a)
The requirement that all cases be heard by a jury
b)
The principle of following precedent in court decisions
c)
The process of judicial review
d)
The requirement for unanimous Supreme Court decisions
48.
The President's ability to shape policy through executive agencies is known as:
a)
Administrative power
b)
Regulatory authority
c)
Executive legislation
d)
Bureaucratic control
49.
Which of the following is NOT a power specifically denied to states by the Constitution?
a)
Coin money
b)
Enter into treaties with foreign nations
c)
Establish public education systems
d)
Impair the obligation of contracts
50.
The constitutional principle that protects individuals from self-incrimination is found in:
a)
First Amendment
b)
Fourth Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
d)
Sixth Amendment
51.
The constitutional requirement for a census every ten years is primarily designed to:
a)
Track population growth
b)
Determine tax rates
c)
Apportion House of Representatives seats
d)
Identify eligible voters
52.
The "political question doctrine" established by the Supreme Court:
a)
Prevents courts from deciding cases with political implications
b)
Requires courts to defer to the political branches on certain constitutional questions
c)
Allows only political appointees to serve as judges
d)
Mandates that all constitutional questions be decided by voters
53.
The constitutional provision for "high crimes and misdemeanors" as grounds for impeachment:
a)
Refers only to felony violations of criminal law
b)
Has been interpreted to include serious abuses of power and violations of public trust
c)
Was defined precisely by the Framers in the Federalist Papers
d)
Applies only to the President, not other officials
54.
The principle of "enumerated powers" in the Constitution means:
a)
The federal government has only those powers specifically listed in the Constitution
b)
All powers not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the President
c)
The judiciary has final authority to determine constitutional powers
d)
Powers are equally distributed among all three branches
55.
The "Presentment Clause" in the Constitution requires:
a)
All bills passed by Congress must be presented to the President
b)
The President must present an annual budget to Congress
c)
The Supreme Court must present its decisions to Congress
d)
Cabinet members must present reports to Congress
56.
The constitutional prohibition against "ex post facto laws" prevents:
a)
Laws that apply retroactively to actions before the law was passed
b)
Laws that discriminate against foreign nationals
c)
Laws that restrict freedom of expression
d)
Laws that impose excessive fines
57.
The "Take Care Clause" of the Constitution:
a)
Requires Congress to fund executive agencies
b)
Obligates the President to faithfully execute the laws
c)
Mandates that the Supreme Court protect individual rights
d)
Directs states to care for their citizens
58.
The constitutional principle of "judicial construction" refers to:
a)
The building of courthouses
b)
The process of interpreting the meaning of laws and constitutional provisions
c)
The requirement that judges have legal training
d)
The appointment process for federal judges
59.
Under the Constitution, the Vice President breaks tie votes in:
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
Presidential elections
60.
The constitutional concept of "sovereign immunity" primarily protects:
a)
The President from criminal prosecution while in office
b)
Federal judges from being sued for their judicial decisions
c)
Governments from being sued without their consent
d)
Members of Congress for statements made during debates
61.
The "Guarantee Clause" in the Constitution requires the federal government to:
a)
Guarantee a republican form of government in every state
b)
Ensure economic prosperity for all citizens
c)
Provide for the common defense
d)
Protect individual civil liberties
62.
The constitutional principle that allows Congress to delegate some of its authority to executive agencies is known as:
a)
The delegation doctrine
b)
Executive empowerment
c)
Administrative law
d)
Regulatory authority
63.
The constitutional provision requiring a "republican form of government" in every state is found in:
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article IV
d)
Article VI
64.
The "Speech or Debate Clause" of the Constitution protects members of Congress from:
a)
Being questioned outside Congress about their legislative activities
b)
Having to debate legislation publicly
c)
Being forced to vote against their will
d)
Being required to speak on the floor of Congress
65.
The constitutional doctrine of "incorporation" refers to:
a)
The creation of government-chartered corporations
b)
The application of Bill of Rights protections to state governments
c)
The process of admitting new states to the Union
d)
The integration of federal and state court systems
66.
The principle of checks and balances is best exemplified by:
a)
The President's ability to appoint Supreme Court justices with Senate confirmation
b)
The division of power between federal and state governments
c)
The equal representation of states in the Senate
d)
The direct election of representatives by the people
67.
Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress?
a)
Judicial review
b)
Executive privilege
c)
Declare war
d)
Create executive departments
68.
The primary role of congressional committees is to:
a)
Override presidential vetoes
b)
Conduct detailed work on legislation before full chamber consideration
c)
Appoint federal judges
d)
Approve treaties
69.
Under the Constitution, the Vice President serves as:
a)
Head of the Cabinet
b)
President of the Senate
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
70.
The primary purpose of the Bill of Rights was to:
a)
Establish the structure of the federal government
b)
Limit the powers of the federal government and protect individual rights
c)
Grant additional powers to Congress
d)
Create the judicial branch
71.
Which of the following best describes the concept of "republicanism" as understood by the Framers?
a)
Direct democracy where citizens vote on all laws
b)
Representative government where elected officials make decisions
c)
Rule by hereditary monarchs
d)
Government by elite aristocrats
72.
The constitutional provision requiring the President to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed" establishes the President as:
a)
The chief interpreter of laws
b)
The chief enforcer of laws
c)
The chief creator of laws
d)
The chief judge of laws
73.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was designed to:
a)
Grant the President unlimited war powers
b)
Restrict the President's ability to commit troops without congressional approval
c)
Transfer war powers from Congress to the President
d)
Eliminate the need for formal declarations of war
74.
The concept of "limited government" in the Constitution is reflected in:
a)
The enumeration of specific powers granted to each branch
b)
The creation of a powerful executive
c)
The absence of a bill of rights
d)
The ability to suspend habeas corpus
75.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the federal bureaucracy?
a)
Cabinet departments
b)
Independent regulatory agencies
c)
State legislatures
d)
Government corporations
76.
The principle of "one person, one vote" established by the Supreme Court applies to:
a)
Presidential elections
b)
Senate elections
c)
House of Representatives districts
d)
Supreme Court appointments
77.
The constitutional principle that allows states to exercise powers not delegated to the federal government is:
a)
Reserved powers
b)
Concurrent powers
c)
Implied powers
d)
Expressed powers
78.
The primary function of the Supreme Court is to:
a)
Create new laws
b)
Interpret existing laws and the Constitution
c)
Enforce federal laws
d)
Advise the President on policy
79.
Which of the following is a concurrent power shared by both federal and state governments?
a)
Coin money
b)
Declare war
c)
Levy taxes
d)
Make treaties
80.
The primary purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution is to:
a)
Establish the legal basis for the Constitution
b)
State the general purposes and goals of the government
c)
List the specific powers of each branch
d)
Detail the amendment process
81.
The concept of "advice and consent" in the Constitution refers to:
a)
The President consulting with Congress on all policy matters
b)
The Senate's role in approving treaties and appointments
c)
The Supreme Court advising Congress on constitutional issues
d)
The Cabinet advising the President
82.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the President and the Cabinet?
a)
Cabinet members can only be removed by congressional impeachment
b)
Cabinet members serve to advise the President
c)
Cabinet members are elected by the people
d)
Cabinet positions are specified in the Constitution
83.
The line-item veto, which would allow the President to veto specific parts of bills:
a)
Has always been a presidential power
b)
Was granted by constitutional amendment
c)
Was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
d)
Is regularly used by presidents today
84.
According to Alexis de Tocqueville, which of the following values was NOT crucial to America's success as a constitutional republic?
a)
Liberty
b)
Egalitarianism
c)
Centralized authority
d)
Individualism
85.
The constitutional provision that prevents Congress from reducing the salaries of federal judges is designed to:
a)
Attract qualified candidates
b)
Protect judicial independence
c)
Ensure economic stability
d)
Prevent judicial activism
86.
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional qualification for becoming a U.S. Senator?
a)
At least 30 years old
b)
U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
c)
Resident of the state they represent
d)
College degree
87.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was designed to:
a)
Expand the President's war-making authority
b)
Limit the President's ability to commit troops without congressional approval
c)
Transfer war powers from Congress to the President
d)
Eliminate congressional oversight of military actions
88.
The constitutional requirement that the President "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" is found in:
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
The Preamble
89.
The concept of "judicial activism" refers to:
a)
Judges who strictly interpret the Constitution according to original intent
b)
Judges who view the Constitution as a living document that evolves with society
c)
Judges who defer to the political branches on most constitutional questions
d)
Judges who refuse to hear certain types of cases
90.
The constitutional principle that protects states from excessive federal control is:
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
91.
Which of the following is NOT a formal check on Supreme Court power?
a)
Constitutional amendment
b)
Congressional regulation of court jurisdiction
c)
Presidential veto of Court decisions
d)
Judicial appointment process
92.
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress in the Constitution?
a)
Regulate interstate commerce
b)
Declare war
c)
Issue executive orders
d)
Establish post offices
93.
The authority of higher courts to review decisions of lower courts is called:
a)
Original jurisdiction
b)
Appellate jurisdiction
c)
Judicial mandate
d)
Constitutional review
94.
What is the term for when the President refuses to sign a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days, preventing the bill from becoming law?
a)
Line-item veto
b)
Executive override
c)
Pocket veto
d)
Legislative block
95.
Which of the following officials is NOT part of the President's Cabinet?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Secretary of Defense
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Secretary of the Treasury
96.
The constitutional principle that a system where power is held by the people's elected representatives rather than a single monarch is known as:
a)
Democracy
b)
Republicanism
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
97.
Treaties negotiated by the President must be approved by:
a)
The House of Representatives with a simple majority
b)
The Senate with a two-thirds majority
c)
Both chambers of Congress with a simple majority
d)
The Supreme Court
98.
Which branch of government has the power to create federal courts below the Supreme Court?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
State governments
99.
The constitutional guarantee that government will not deprive people of life, liberty, or property without following fair legal procedures is known as:
a)
Equal protection
b)
Due process
c)
Civil rights
d)
Habeas corpus
100.
The Supreme Court's ability to determine whether laws or government actions are permitted by the Constitution is called:
a)
Constitutionality review
b)
Judicial oversight
c)
Legal interpretation
d)
Statutory review
101.
Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the judicial branch?
a)
Impeaching judges
b)
Appointing federal judges
c)
Overturning court decisions
d)
Limiting court jurisdiction
102.
The House of Representatives has 435 members who are allocated to states based on:
a)
Equal representation for all states
b)
State population
c)
Geographic size of states
d)
State GDP
103.
Presidential directives to executive agencies that have the force of law are known as:
a)
Executive orders
b)
Presidential mandates
c)
Administrative directives
d)
Federal regulations
104.
Which of the following is NOT a check that Congress has on the judicial branch?
a)
Creating lower federal courts
b)
Impeaching federal judges
c)
Overturning Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution
d)
Proposing constitutional amendments
105.
The authority of courts to hear a case for the first time and determine facts is called:
a)
Appellate jurisdiction
b)
Original jurisdiction
c)
Primary authority
d)
Fact-finding jurisdiction
106.
The President's power to reject legislation passed by Congress is called:
a)
Executive privilege
b)
Presidential override
c)
Veto power
d)
Legislative check
107.
Which of the following is a power of the Senate that the House of Representatives does NOT have?
a)
Impeaching federal officials
b)
Approving treaties
c)
Initiating revenue bills
d)
Approving presidential appointments
108.
What clause in the Constitution allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers?
a)
Commerce Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper)
d)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
109.
The U.S. government structure that prevents tyranny by dividing power among three branches is:
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited Government
110.
Members of the House of Representatives serve terms of:
a)
Two years
b)
Four years
c)
Six years
d)
Eight years
111.
The authority of the Supreme Court to be the final interpreter of the Constitution is:
a)
Explicitly stated in Article III
b)
Established through Marbury v. Madison
c)
Granted by congressional legislation
d)
Delegated by the President
112.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six purposes stated in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Secure the blessings of liberty
c)
Promote economic prosperity
d)
Provide for the common defense
113.
Congressional investigations of executive branch actions are an example of:
a)
Oversight
b)
Impeachment
c)
Judicial review
d)
Executive privilege
114.
The President's role in foreign policy is primarily as:
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Commander in Chief
115.
Which of the following is a limitation on presidential pardons?
a)
They cannot be issued for federal crimes
b)
They cannot be issued for state crimes
c)
They require Senate approval
d)
They can only be granted after conviction
116.
What is the term length for U.S. Senators?
a)
Two years
b)
Four years
c)
Six years
d)
Eight years
117.
The process by which the Senate formally tries impeachment charges against federal officials is:
a)
A criminal trial
b)
An impeachment trial
c)
A constitutional hearing
d)
A removal proceeding
118.
In the case of a presidential impeachment trial, who presides over the Senate?
a)
The Vice President
b)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
c)
The Senate Majority Leader
d)
The Speaker of the House
119.
Which constitutional principle establishes that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"?
a)
Judicial review
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Elastic Clause
d)
Federal preemption
120.
The President's role in ensuring laws are faithfully executed is known as:
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief Administrator
d)
Chief Enforcer
121.
What principle of the U.S. Constitution establishes that the Constitution overrides conflicting state laws?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Federalism
122.
Which branch of government has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
State Governments
123.
The principle that divides power between the national government and state governments is known as:
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
124.
How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
It varies based on population
125.
What landmark Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?
a)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
126.
The "power of the purse" refers to:
a)
The President's authority to set the federal budget
b)
The Supreme Court's ability to limit government spending
c)
Congress's control over federal budget and funding
d)
The Treasury Department's management of currency
127.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Establish justice
b)
Provide for the common defense
c)
Regulate interstate commerce
d)
Ensure domestic tranquility
128.
What percentage of votes in both chambers of Congress is required to override a presidential veto?
a)
Simple majority (more than 50%)
b)
Two-thirds majority
c)
Three-fourths majority
d)
Unanimous vote
129.
The constitutional principle that government's power is restricted by the Constitution and rule of law is:
a)
Limited Government
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
130.
The President's role as the supreme military authority is known as:
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
Chief Administrator
131.
Which of the following is a check that the legislative branch has on the executive branch?
a)
Veto power
b)
Impeachment power
c)
Judicial review
d)
Pardoning power
132.
The Elastic Clause (also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause) gives Congress the power to:
a)
Override presidential vetoes
b)
Make laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers
c)
Declare executive actions unconstitutional
d)
Amend the Constitution without state approval
133.
Federal judges serve:
a)
2-year terms
b)
6-year terms
c)
10-year terms
d)
During good behavior (essentially for life)
134.
The principle that the people hold ultimate power and government authority comes from the consent of the governed is:
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Separation of Powers
135.
Which branch of government has the sole power to declare war?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Department of Defense
136.
What is the process called when the House of Representatives formally charges a federal official with wrongdoing?
a)
Indictment
b)
Conviction
c)
Impeachment
d)
Censure
137.
The system where each branch has tools to limit or influence the other branches is known as:
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
138.
The President's power to forgive federal crimes or reduce sentences is called:
a)
Executive privilege
b)
Executive order
c)
Clemency
d)
Pardon power
139.
Senate confirmation of presidential appointees is an example of:
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Federalism
140.
Which of the following is NOT a check the judicial branch has on other branches?
a)
Declaring laws unconstitutional
b)
Overriding presidential vetoes
c)
Declaring executive actions unconstitutional
d)
Interpreting the Constitution
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