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

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

What is the power of judicial review?

The ability to nullify unconstitutional laws & governmental acts

What power is granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause?

Regulate interstate and foreign commerce

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

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 required for a constitutional amendment to be ratified?

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

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

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