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What is the term for a government that is divided between levels?
separation of powers
checks and balances
constitutional
federalism
2
Laws ensuring students have a healthy meal at lunch is an example of which constitutional goal?
establish justice
promote the general welfare
secure the blessing of liberty
provide for common defense
3
Who is the commander in chief of the armed forces of the US?
President
Senator
Representative
Attorney General
4
What is the Constitutional length of a Senator's term?
for life
2
6
4
5
Which branch of government has the responsibility to interpret, review or judge the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
President
Executive
6
The number of representatives from each state in the House is based on what?
federal appointment
land size of the state
equal distribution
population of that state
7
How many Supreme Court justices serve at any given time?
9
11
12
7
8
How many Senators are there from each US state?
1
4
3
2
9
Who are the Senators from Texas?
The Zodiac Killer & John Cornyn
Rafael "Ted" Cruz & John Cornyn
Mr. Uribe & Miss. Francis
Kay Baily Hutchinson & Robert " Beto" O'Rourke
10
What is the two levels of the federal system?
state & city
country & national
state & national
national & city
11
What is the term for a change to the constitution?
amendment
bill
law
revision
12
What is the term for the Supreme Court overseeing the Constitutionality of laws and decisions?
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Veto
Federalism
13
Interest Groups are organizations that encourage political participation and allow citizens to express their opinions.
False
True
14
What document outlines the structure of the US government?
US Compromise
US Electorate
US Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
15
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
oldest Senator
Speaker of House
Chief Justice
16
How many times has the US Constitution been changed?
0
10
27
72
17
Based on previous Supreme Court rulings, which of the following would be a violation of the First Amendment?
Someone telling their friend what religion they practice
A public school making students pray in class
Someone wearing a religious headscarf
A person praying in their own home
18
Which branch of government is further broken down into two equal houses?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Facebook
19
The mayor of San Antonio is Ron Nirenburg
True
False
20
Which Constitutional goal is reached by establish a court system?
ensure domestic tranquilty
promote general welfare
establish justice
form a more perfect union
21
Tinker v. Des Moines ISD(1969)
students decided to wear black armbands in order to protest the Vietnam War.
True
False
22
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
Yoder, and other Amish parents, refused to send their children to school after the 8th grade
True
False
23
Before the President signs/vetoes a bill, it must be approved by what two parts of government?
Legislative & Judicial
House of Representatives & Senate
Senate & Cabinet
State & National
24
How did the Founding Fathers protect the US citizens from corruption or abuse of power?
power would be determined by the citizens & immigrants
power would be defined, divided and rotated
power would be limited to the states & citizens
power would be determined by representatives & senators
25
What is the supreme law of the United States?
Executive Order
Amendment
Constitution
Federalism
26
Which branch of government is the only branch that can change the Constitution?
Judicial
Popular Opinion
Legislative
Executive
27
Why did the Founding Fathers place limits on the government, such as dividing the power ?
fear of women
fear of the states rights
fear of too much power
fear of the English king
28
100% of Idea Walzem College Prep Seniors have been accepted to college!
True
False
29
The House of Representatives and the Senate combined are also known as?
Congress
Congruent
Constitutional
Compromise
30
In which branch does an idea become a bill?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
31
The six goals of the Constitution are also known as what?
Preamble
Constitution
Articles
Bill of Rights
32
What is the term for the division of power between branches at the national or state level?
separation of powers
checks and balances
branches
federalism
33
Which Founding Father was selected as the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
34
How does the President stop a bill from becoming a law?
changes the bill
signs the bill
vetoes the bill
ignores the bill
35
Which branch of US government represents their state's interests?
Tictok
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
36
Which Founding Father came to the convention with a plan for government?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
George Washington
37
What is the term which means "power to govern comes from the people"?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
38
The 16th amendment provided the govt. with what, which the Articles of Confederation lacked?
right to increase the powers of the government
right to change the Constitution
right to collect income taxes
right to create an army & navy
39
The 19th amendment, ensuring women have the vote, is an example of which constitutional goal?
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
ensuring justice
40
Why is the US Constitution considered "a living document."
it can still be seen in a museum, today
it is always working to limit the powers of government
it can be amended
it promotes the welfare & liberty
41
What is the Constitutional length of a representative's term in the House?
4
for life
6
2
42
Which House of the legislative branch is representation based on equality of the states?
Supreme House
Senate
House of Cards
House of Representaives
43
Which one of the following is NOT a goal of the Constitution?
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
establish justice
limit the government
44
New York Times Co v. United States (1971) involved a newspaper's ability to slander political figures and movie stars
True
False
45
Which branch of US govt. is in charge of the military?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
46
What is the term that means the three branches of govt. are forever watching each other?
Checks and Balances
Balanced Democracy
Constitutional Coverage
Executive Compromise
47
If the President does not like a bill, yet knows it needs to become a law, what might (s)he do?
Pocket Veto
Amend the bill
Veto the Bill
Sign the bill
48
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Gave the Supreme Court super powers
is old and not relevant
established Judicial Review by the Supreme Court
Made voter supression a crime
49
Which branch of govt. determines how tax money is distributed?
Legislative
President
Judicial
Executive
50
If a bill requires money to operate as a law, in which house must it begin?
Dog House
House of Representatives
Senate
House of Cards
51
Which branch of government has the responsibility of enforcing or carry out the laws?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
state
52
Which legislative house is based on representation of the distributed population of citizens?
Parliament
House of Cards
House of Representative
House of Canines
53
Which US branch of govt. confirms/rejects any appointments, such as judges, of the President?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
54
Which branch of government is NOT involved in making laws?
Judicial
Executive
Twitter
Legislative
55
If the President vetoes a bill, how can it still become a law?
The President can change his/her mind and amend the veto.
The Supreme Court declares it Constitutional
House or Senate approves the bill with 2/3 majority vote
Citizens can vote to pass the bill.
