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U.S. Constitution Review
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1
Which of the following steps is needed for a bill to become a law?
Bill must be supported by the President
Bill must pass the Supreme Court
Bill needs to be supported by Democrats and Republicans
Bill must pass with a majority in both houses of Congress
2
Power to regulate commerce within a state.
State Governments
Both State and U.S. Governments
U.S. Government
3
Which of the following statements is true regarding ratification of an amendment?
Approval of state governments
Approval by voters in a national election
Approval by Supreme Court
Passage by Congress
4
Within the state court system, what is the court of final appeal?
Appellate Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
5
Regarding use of the flag, one must observe all of the following EXCEPT...
Proper disposal of flags
Display outside in all types of weather
Keep the flag illuminated at night
Ensure the flag doesn't touch the ground
6
What do the fifty stars and thirteen stripes on the flag represent?
States and original colonies
States and the first presidents
Signers of the Declaration and original colonies
Territories and wars won by the US
7
Which of the following is an example of a legislative check against the executive branch?
Approving nominations made by the President
Calling special sessions of Congress
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Granting pardons and reprieves
8
How can a veto be overridden?
Supreme Court decision
Vote of the people
Majority vote in the Senate
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress
9
Which branch of the government is considered
bicameral?
Legislative
Congress
Executive
Judicial
10
Which Supreme Court case established the concept of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Swanson v. The World
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
11
Which of the following is an example of a judicial check against the legislative branch?
Overriding a presidential veto
Veto of laws passed by the President
Approving judges appointed by the President
Declaring laws unconstitutional
12
Amendments to the Constitution have given all of the following the right to vote EXCEPT...
Women
African-Americans
Non-citizens
18-20 year olds
13
Which of the following statements best describes the power of judicial review?
Guarantee that laws are enforced
Interpreting the constitutionality of laws
Preparing new laws for consideration in Congress
Revising vetoed legislation
14
Who can appoint members to the Supreme Court?
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
President
15
How many terms can a President be elected to serve?
Two
One
Four
Unlimited
16
The supremacy clause in the Constitution refers to what as the "supreme law of the land"?
Supreme Court decisions
Laws passed by state legislatures
Constitution, federal laws, and treaties
Executive orders by the President
17
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court?
Head Magistrate
Commander in Chief
Chief Justice
President
18
The number of U.S. Representatives from each state is based on..
Same from state to state
Number of senators in state legislatures
Population of that state
Number of electoral votes the state currently has
19
What is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?
Life
Four years
Two years
Six years
20
Power to issue marriage licenses.
U.S. Government
State Governments
Both State and U.S. Governments
21
Due process procedures include all of the following EXCEPT...
Fair representation in the media
Ability to call witnesses
Representation by legal counsel
A speedy and public trial
22
Which of the following is an example of an executive check against the judicial branch?
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Calling special sessions of Congress
Negotiating treaties
Nominating judges
23
Which of the following best defines what federalism is?
Power is split into 3 branches of the US government
No one is above the law
All decisions are made by the federal government
The US government and state governments share power
24
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are known as...
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
25
Congress has all of the following powers EXCEPT...
Regulate commerce between states
Establishing post offices
Grant titles of nobility
Provide defense funding
26
What is the name of the Illinois State Legislature?
General Council
Congress
House of Representatives
General Assembly
27
What is the function of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights of the federal government
To protect majority rights
To guarantee the rights of the executive branch
To list and guarantee basic individual rights
28
To be elected President, a candidate needs to receive the majority of the...
National popular vote
Senate approval
State legislatures' approval
Electoral College vote
29
The 14th Amendment considers someone a U.S. citizen if...
Service in the military
Registration to vote
18 years old
Born or naturalized in the US
30
What example best describes separation of powers?
National and state governments cooperate
Congress is divided into the Senate and House
Government is divided into three distinct branches
Presidents hold more power than other branches
31
What is it called when the Illinois Governor vetoes one part of a spending bill?
Line-item veto
Override veto
Regular veto
Amendatory veto
32
If the President and Vice President die in an accident at the same time, who becomes President?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Senate Majority Leader
33
How long is the term length of U.S. Senators?
Six years
Four years
Two years
Life
34
Power to declare war.
State Governments
Both State and U.S. Governments
U.S. Government
35
Which of the following are the qualifications to become President?
35 years old and an American citizen
18 years old and born in the US
25 years old and an American citizen
35 years old and born in the US
36
The act of accusing a government official of wrongdoing is known as...
Impressment
Judicial Review
Impeachment
Bench Trial
37
All of the following are examples of respect for the flag EXCEPT...
Males remove hats during the National Anthem
Raising the flag lower than other countries
All stand when flag passes in a parade
All stand and face the flag during the National Anthem
38
A member of the Illinois House of Representatives must be all of the following EXCEPT...
U.S. citizen
At least 21 years old
Born in Illinois
Resident of the district they want to represent
39
What does the Elastic Clause and the amendments provide to the Constitution?
Created concept of enumerated powers.
Creation of the Electoral College to elect the President
Allow states to introduce new legislation in Congress
Allows it to change to meet the needs of modern America
40
The Governor, Supreme Court Justices, and members of the General Assembly in IL are chosen by..
Appointment by General Assembly
Appointment by the President of the US
Elected by local governments
Election by voters
41
Power to make and enforce laws.
Both State and U.S. Governments
U.S. Government
State Governments
42
Power to establish public schools.
State Governments
U.S. Government
Both State and U.S. Governments
43
Power to collect taxes.
U.S. Government
State Governments
Both State and U.S. Governments
44
Why is the concept of "checks and balances" so important in U.S. government?
Encourages participation in government
Allows the US to have a balanced budget and pay bills
Prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Guarantees citizens their individual liberties
45
Who approves appointments of Supreme Court Justices?
President
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
46
Which of the following is the highest federal court in the United States?
Appellate Court
Judge Judy
Supreme Court
District Court
47
Which of the following is guaranteed by the Illinois Bill of Rights?
No discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Right to assemble
Freedom of speech
All of the above are guaranteed
48
Which of the following rights is protected by the Second Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Due process
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
49
Which of the following is true regarding a bill that has been vetoed by the Governor?
Become law if ruled constitutional by Supreme Court
Can be overridden by 3/5 vote in the General Assembly
Become law if approved by both houses of legislature
It can never become law
50
Power to print currency.
Both State and U.S. Governments
U.S. Government
State Governments
51
What is the purpose of separation of powers?
Create a more efficient government
To make the Legislative Branch more powerful
Prevent misuse of power
Allow more people to participate in government
52
How many U.S. Senators are there from each state?
100
Two
Determined by population
One
53
Which of the following powers is only granted to the U.S. House of Representatives?
Approval of treaties
Introduce revenue (tax) bills
Introduce Constitutional amendments
Approve appointments
54
All of the following represent the Fifth Amendment EXCEPT?
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair and speedy trial
Right to remain silent
Right to legal representation
55
How long is the term length for U.S. Representatives?
Four years
Six years
Life
Two years
56
All of the following are protected under the First Amendment EXCEPT...
Establishment of a national religion
Speaking out against school policy at a school board meeting
Organizing a rally for the Communist Party
Criticizing public officials in the media
57
Power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations.
U.S. Government
State Governments
Both State and U.S. Governments
