What does the term "checks and balances" refer to?

The separation of powers among the three branches of government

What is the primary responsibility of the judicial branch?

Resolve disputes & interpret the laws and the Constitution

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

President of the Senate & can cast a tie-breaking vote

What power is granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause?

Regulate interstate and foreign commerce

What is the power of judicial review?

The ability to nullify unconstitutional laws & governmental acts

What is required for a constitutional amendment to be ratified?

TWO-THIRDS of BOTH houses of Congress and THREE-FOURTHS of the states

What is the usual process by which a bill becomes a law?

Passed by majority in both houses of Congress, and signed by the President

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1
Who has the power to impeach the President?
The House of Representatives
The Celebrity Apprentice contestants
The Senate
The Supreme Court
2
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100, two for each state
50, one for each state
435
538
3
Who has the power to introduce legislation in Congress?
The President
Supreme Court Justices
Felix, the official congressional cat
Only members of Congress
4
How many U.S. senators are there?
435
Three for each state
100
50
5
How many U.S. Supreme Court Justices are there?
15
9
9.5
100
6
Who can veto legislation?
Mistress Monique
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
7
What does the term "checks and balances" refer to?
The process of maintaining a balanced budget
The official government weight loss program
The separation of powers among the three branches of government
A method of paying for government expenses
8
Who has the power to call special sessions of Congress?
The reigning champion of the National Spelling Bee
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
9
What is the process by which a foreign-born individual becomes a U.S. citizen?
Immigration
Winning a nationwide hot dog eating contest
Alienation
Naturalization
10
Who has the power to nominate federal judges?
The President
The Chief Justice
The Kardashians
The Generals
11
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Ten Commandments
Millie
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
12
Who has the power to raise or cut taxes?
ONLY Congress!
The President
The Second Gentleman
Peppy
13
Who has the power to confirm presidential appointments?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
ChatGPT
The Supreme Court
14
Who has the power to override a presidential veto?
All 50 Governors
Congress
The Supreme Court
The First Lady
15
What is the primary responsibility of the judicial branch?
Enforce the laws
Resolve disputes & interpret the laws and the Constitution
Provide free legal advice to citizens
Write new laws
16
The executive branch is headed by which official?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
Captain America
The President
17
What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?
They provide musical accompaniment during Senate sessions
President of the Senate & can cast a tie-breaking vote
They serve as an advisor to the Senate
They have no role
18
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
4 years
Until they can successfully juggle flaming torches
6 years
2 years
19
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Until they've completed a cross-country unicycle tour
6 years
2 years
4 years
20
What power is granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause?
Control the weather
Regulate interstate and foreign commerce
Tax people to death
Design new state flags
21
Who has the power to declare war?
The First Lady
The Chief Justice
ONLY Congress!
Mr. W's pooch
22
Who has the power to issue pardons for federal offenses?
The Attorney General
A wise and benevolent unicorn
The Chief Justice
The President
23
What is the power of judicial review?
The power to review movies about the judiciary
The right to review and approve all reality TV show concepts
The authority to inspect the Supreme Court's cafeteria menu
The ability to nullify unconstitutional laws & governmental acts
24
What is required for a constitutional amendment to be ratified?
TWO-THIRDS of BOTH houses of Congress and THREE-FOURTHS of the states
A dance-off between the President and Congress
Unanimous agreement by all U.S. citizens
The exchange of secret handshakes among lawmakers
25
What power does the President have in foreign affairs?
Single-handedly invade other countries without cause
Negotiate treaties
Declare war
Host an international barbecue
26
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress?
The President
A team of highly trained law-enforcing squirrels
The Supreme Court
Governors of the 50 states
27
Which branch of government is responsible for creating the federal budget?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Treasury Department
28
What is the term length for a Supreme Court Justice?
12 years
8 years
4 years
Life
29
Who has the power to ratify treaties?
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
Billionaires
30
What is the usual process by which a bill becomes a law?
A magical transformation performed by the congressional fairy godmother
A bill must win a majority vote in a national game show
A secret ceremony involving candles, chanting, and the Constitution
Passed by majority in both houses of Congress, and signed by the President
31
What is the main function of the legislative branch?
Execute the laws
Create and pass legislation
Choose the winner of American Idol
Interpret the Constitution

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