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A #civics&econ Quiz on the #legislativebranch and the #executivebranch
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1
Which of the following allows congress to "stretch" their power?
Implied Powers
the Necessary and Proper Clause
All of These
the Elastic Clause
2
How long is a term for HOR
2 years
4 years
6 years
3 years
3
Which of the following is a requirement to be a member of Senate?
30 years old
Resident of your district
Natural born citizen
25 years old
4
All of the following are Federal Powers Except..
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Expressed Powers
Exclusive Powers
5
Representation in the house based on..
population
Voter turn out
equal representation
congress
6
The Great Compromise set up what type of legislature?
House of Representatives
unicameral
the US Constitution
bicameral
7
All of the following are tools used in foreign policy EXCEPT...
Treaties and Executive Agreements
Public Outings with Foreign Leaders
Foreign Aid
Military Force
8
How is the number of representatives in the Senate determined?
Population
2 per state
Voter turnout
Vice President decides
9
What does the
indirect method
of voting refer to?
Picking the President out of a hat
The Electoral College
The House of Representatives deciding the President
Filtering the popular vote based on district
10
All of the following are Constitutional requirements to become President except...
14 years a resident
At least 35 years old
Be a College Graduate
Natural Born citizen
11
What is a Government Corporation?
FDA
Appointed by the President but is free to make decisions
Acts like a private business but is owned by the government
NASA
12
EPA is an example of a...
Executive Agency
Government Corporation
Regulatory Commission
Regulatory Board
13
What is the job of a committee?
Veto bills
Research and discuss bills
resolve disagreements
Create law
14
What is the Vice President's #1 job?
To be the President of the Senate
To handle all Legislative decisions
To be prepared to replace the President
To be involved in Policy Decisions
15
Who communicates directly with the Media?
The Chief of Staff
The White House Media Correspondent
The President
Press Secretary
16
Who holds the "power of the purse"?
House of Representatives
President of the Senate
Senate
President
17
Where can the powers, roles, and qualifications of the Executive Branch be found?
Article 4
Article 2
Amendment 2
Article 1
18
What is the primary Goal of American Foreign Policy?
National Security
Promoting Democracy Around the World
Promoting World Peace
Internation Trade
19
What are Executive Departments Commonly called?
Offices
The Cabinet
Presidential Depos
Offices of the State
20
What is the primary role of the Executive Offices of the President?
To run the White House
To handle White House upkeep
To do the filing of the Executive paperwork
To support the President
21
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
Total number of representation in the House and Senate
The congressmen of your state are your electors
Population
Each state gets 3
22
Where does the power to formally accuse someone of wrong doing fall?
Supreme Court
the Citizens
House of Representatives
Senate
23
What is the job of the "President Pro Tempore" of the Senate?
Break ties in the Senate
Steer legislation through the House of Representation
Handle day to day business in the Senate
Handle disciplinary decisions within their party
24
All of the following are benefits of being in congress except...
censure
franking privileges
office space
limited immunity
25
What is meant by gerrymandering?
manipulating the districts in favor of a group or class
persuading voters
manipulating the ballots
redistricting
26
A Federal Board that is not part of the cabinet but does work for the executive branch is a(n)
Independent Agency
Government Board
Federal Commission
Regulatory Corporation
27
Who set the Precedent regarding how Cabinets will be added?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
George W. Bush
28
All of the following are requirements to be in the House of Representatives Except..
25 years old
A US Citizen
A citizen at birth
A Resident of your District
29
All of the following are roles of the President except...
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Legislative Leader
Democratic Advocate
30
What is the term limit for the President
2-4 year terms or 8 years
2-4 year terms
8 years
2-4 year terms or 10 years
