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3 Branches of Government #usgovernment12thgrade
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What was
NOT
a fear of the Framers of the Constitution concerning the Presidency?
Corruption with the Senate in treaties
Pay scale too high
Bribery to win elections
Military power of the Office
2
Where in the Constitution are the powers of the federal courts found?
Article III
The Preamble
Article I
Article II
3
What happened in the election of 1800 when Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes?
The Supreme Court votes
There is a re-vote in the general election
The House votes to decide
State legislatures vote to decide
4
Who must introduce a bill in Congress?
The President
Any citizen
Only the Speaker
Any member of Congress
5
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
235
635
435
135
6
How many Representatives are there from each state?
depends on the population
13
2
54
7
Which level of court reviews cases to determine if due process was followed?
US Supreme Courts
Federal appellate courts
Federal districts courts
NC Supreme Courts
8
How many electors are needed to win the Presidency?
100
251
270
538
9
The official leader of the Senate is the _____________
President Pro Temp
President
Vice President
Speaker
10
What is
NOT
a qualification to run for President of the United States?
35 years old
Natural Born U.S. Citizen
Military service
14 years of residency
11
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Kevin McCarthy-R
Nancy Pelosi-D
Mike Johnson-R
Paul Ryan-R
12
Prior to 1913, how were Senators selected for office?
State Legislatures
Direct election
A caucus
Convention
13
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices and who must approve them?
The President, The House of Reps
The Congress, The President
The People, The State Legislatures
The President, The Senate
14
What are Standing Committees in Congress?
Groups that meet when needed, and then dissolve
Groups that meet every day
Groups that only meet one time
Groups that meet once a month
15
What is the Senate's role in the impeachment process?
Vote to convict
Conduct the trial
Vote to bring charges
Decide the punishment
16
This person on the Supreme Court Speaks first, votes last & guides the debate.
President Pro Temp
Eldest Member of the Majority
Chief Justice
Speaker of the Court
17
How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
6 years
Lifetime term
2 years
4 years
18
Where specifically are the powers of the Congress found in the Constitution?
Article IV
Aricle III Section 2
Article II Section 5
Article I Section 8
19
Which of these is
NOT
a power of the Congress?
Collect taxes
Appoint Ambassadors
Declare War
Regulate Commerce
20
Jenny is 48, can she run for President?
No, women can't be president (yet).
No, she must be 50 years old.
Yes, because she's over the age of 35.
Yes, because she can do ANYTHING.
21
What is it called when congressional reps attach personal benefits to a bill?
Brown-nosing
Discharge petition
Pork-Barrel
Fraud
22
Which amendment to the Constitution establishes Presidential succession?
22nd
27th
25th
19th
23
Who can override a veto?
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Congress
President
24
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
10 years
2 years
4 years
25
Which Cabinet position deals with National Parks and Fish & Wildlife?
Dept. of Commerce
Dept. of the Interior
Dept. of Energy
Dept. of Agriculture
26
One of the duties of the President is...?
declare the laws unconstutional
make the laws
sign bills into laws
be a judge on court cases
27
What is
NOT
a power given to the President of the U.S.?
Treaty making power
Commander in Chief
Sign or veto laws
Power to Coin Money
28
These groups handle the
most important
business in Congress by considering bills for approval
Committees
Constituencies
Parties
Caucuses
29
If the President vetoes a bill the Congress approves, how can they override him?
2/3rds vote in both House and Senate
Majority vote in the Senate
Majority vote in the House
3/5th vote in both House & Senate
30
What was the landmark Supreme Court case that established the principal of judicial review?
McCullough vs. Maryland
Marbury vs. Madison
Brown vs. Board
Gideon vs. Wainwright
31
What is the Vice President's official job?
Appoint ambassodors
Advise the President
Be the President's Mouthpiece
Preside over the Senate
32
What term is used to describe using previous court cases to guide one's decision-making?
habeas corpus
status quo
permanance
precendence
33
How many Supreme Court justices are currently on the court and how long is their term?
9, 12 years
9, lifetime
6, 4 years
7, 6 years
34
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
President
Chief Justice
Senator
Speaker of the House
35
Which of the following people does NOT represent NC in the US Congress?
David Price
G.K. Butterfield
Thom Tillis
Ted Cruz
36
The leader of the House of Representatives is called ___________________
President
President Pro Temp
Speaker
Vice President
37
How many representatives are there in the House?
345
200
100
435
38
How long is the term of a U.S. Senate member
AND
how many terms can they serve?
6 years, 4 terms
4 years, 2 terms
2 years, 2 terms
6 years, unlimited
39
Who is the newest member of the US Supreme Court?
Ruth Bader-Ginsburg
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Clarence Thomas
Elena Kagan
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The formal powers of the President in the Executive branch are found where?
Article II
Article I
The Preamble
Article III
