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