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1
Which of the following is the main purpose of Congress?
To monitor the president
To nominate officials
To regulate foreign affairs
To pass legislation
2
When displayed with flags from other nations, the American flag should be highest.
False
True
3
All of the following are due process procedures
except
Right to representation by an attorney
Ability to call witnesses to testify in your favor
Positive coverage by the media
Right to an impartial jury
4
Which term refers to the division of powers between the state and national governments?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
5
What does it mean to impeach an official?
To remove him/her from office
To declare his/her actions unconstitutional
To put him/her on trial before the Supreme Court
To formally accuse him/her of wrongdoing
6
What is reapportionment?
Reorganizing the U.S. Senate to reflect population changes
Reallocating the number of Representatives each state has
Reviewing laws to ensure they are constitutional
Redistributing the funds appropriated by Congress
7
The President has the power to recommend legislation to Congress.
True
False
8
Which of the following is protected by the Fifth Amendment?
Right to privacy
Right to remain silent
Right to petition the government
Right to carry a gun
9
How many United States Senators are in the U.S. Senate?
100
50
435
Determined by population
10
What is the purpose of checks & balances in the U.S. government?
To protect government officials from citizens
To keep the budget balanced
To guarantee that Congress is the most powerful branch
To prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
11
Which level of government is responsible for declaring war?
Federal
Both
State
12
The Governor's veto can be overridden by...
A decision by the Illinois Supreme Court
A majority vote in the General Assembly
A 3/5 vote in the General Assembly
A 3/5 vote in either the House or Senate
13
How many U.S. Representatives are there from each state?
One
Depends on population
10
Two
14
Which of the is the last step before a U.S. official can be removed from office?
Voted out of office by a majority of the citizens
Convicted by 2/3 of the U.S. Senate
Impeached by a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives
Found guilty by a majority of the Supreme Court
15
Which of the following are the qualifications to become President?
At least 25 years old and a naturalized citizen
At least 21 years old and a resident of Washington D.C.
At least 35 years old and born an American citizen
At least 30 years old and a former member of the military
16
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Preamble
Article I
17
Declaring a law unconstitutional is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Executive/Legislative
Judicial/Legislative
Legislative/Judicial
Legislative/Executive
18
Which of the following is the highest federal court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
District Court
19
Most amendments are proposed by a 2/3 vote in ________ and ratified by 3/4 of the ________.
Congress/State governments
Congress/citizens
House of Representatives/Senate
Senate/House of Representatives
20
Who chooses members of the executive branch in Illinois?
The Governor
The Illinois Supreme Court
The voters
The General Assembly
21
Which state official is responsible for issuing licenses and maintaining official records?
Comptroller
Treasurer
Attorney General
Secretary of State
22
The 50 stars on the American flag represent the first 50 years of our country's history.
True
False
23
How many terms can a president be elected to serve?
Two
Four
Unlimited
One
24
What is it called when the Illinois Governor vetoes just one part of a spending bill?
Standard Veto
Appropriations veto
Line-item veto
Amendatory veto
25
The First Amendment protects all of the following
except
Establishment of a national religion
Right to protest
Freedom of press
Right to petition the government
26
Which branch of the government is considered bicameral?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
27
How has the Elastic Clause affected Congress?
Allowed Congress to more closely monitor the President
Allowed Congress to suspend the Bill of Rights
Allowed Congress to nominate more officials
Allowed Congress to expand its power
28
Which of the following is when voters approve or reject a law proposed by the government?
Initiative
Bill
Recall
Referendum
29
To be elected President, a candidate must win __________ of the votes in the Electoral College.
a simple majority
3/4
all
2/3
30
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
10 years
Six years
Life
Four years
31
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights of the majority
To guarantee that checks and balances work
To list and guarantee basic individual rights
To protect the federal government from revolution
32
What is the name of the legislative branch in Illinois?
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
33
After the Vice President, which official is next in the line of succession to the presidency?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
34
Which of the following is when citizens petition for laws to be placed on the ballot?
Recall
Bill
Referendum
Initiative
35
The American flag should be displayed outside in all types of weather.
False
True
36
Granting pardons is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Judicial/Executive
Executive/Legislative
Executive/Judicial
Legislative/Judicial
37
Who nominates members of the U.S. Cabinet, such as the Secretary of State?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The citizens
38
Supreme Court justices are nominated by the ________ and confirmed by the ________.
District Court/President
Chief Justice/President
President/Senate
President/House of Representatives
39
Who is the highest-ranking executive officer in Illinois?
President
Attorney General
Mayor
Governor
40
Which of these is when citizens vote to remove an elected official in the middle of a term?
Referendum
Recall
Bill
Initiative
41
The President has the power to rewrite bills passed by Congress.
False
True
42
Which level of government is responsible for coining money?
Both
Federal
State
43
Nominating judges is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Legislative/Judicial
Judicial/Executive
Executive/Legislative
Executive/Judicial
44
To override a veto, a bill must pass each house of Congress with a __________ vote.
Simple majority
3/4
Unanimous
2/3
45
Who chooses judges in Illinois?
The General Assembly
The Governor
The Illinois Supreme Court
The voters
46
All of the following are requirements for members of the Illinois General Assembly
except
Resident of the district
Born in Illinois
U.S. Citizen
21 years or older
47
Which term refers to the division of responsibilities between the three branches of government?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
48
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker
Vice President
49
What is the final court of appeal in Illinois?
Appellate
District
Circuit
Supreme
50
According to the Fourteenth Amendment, when is a person considered a citizen?
When he/she is born or naturalized in the U.S.
When he/she graduates high school
When he/she registers to vote
When he/she turns 18
51
Which level of government is responsible for regulating commerce with foreign countries?
Both
State
Federal
52
How long does a U.S. Senator serve?
Two years
Four years
Life
Six years
53
Calling special sessions is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Judicial/Legislative
Legislative/Executive
Executive/Legislative
Legislative/Judicial
54
The President is only required to enforce the laws he/she supports.
False
True
55
Which level of government is responsible for collecting taxes?
State
Federal
Both
56
Which level of government is responsible for making and enforcing laws?
Both
Federal
State
57
Vetoing a bill is an example of the _______ branch checking the _______ branch.
Legislative/Executive
Executive/Legislative
Judicial/Legislative
Legislative/Judicial
58
To become a law, a bill must pass each house of Congress with a __________ vote.
3/4
Unanimous
Simple majority
2/3
59
Which of the following has the main responsibility for governing our school district?
The County Board
The District 87 School Board
The U.S. Department of Education
The Illinois Department of Education
60
Which of these describes the federal courts' power of judicial review?
Interpreting the constitutionality of laws
Examining all laws signed by the president
Holding impeachment trials
Guaranteeing that the states are following federal laws
61
What is the "supreme law of the land" according to the Supremacy Clause?
Executive orders by the President
International laws established by the United Nations
The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties
Decisions made by the power of judicial review
62
Which amendment protects citizens' right to bear arms?
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
63
Overriding a veto is an example of the ______ branch checking the ______ branch.
Legislative/Judicial
Executive/Legislative
Legislative/Executive
Judicial/Legislative
64
According to the Flag Code, men should remove hats during the playing of the national anthem.
False
True
65
Which of the following powers is
denied
to the U.S. Congress?
Declaring war
Establishing a post office
Appropriating funds for the military
Granting titles of nobility
66
How long does a U.S. Representative serve?
Two years
Life
Four years
Six years
67
Which level of government is responsible for issuing marriage licenses?
State
Federal
Both
68
Which of the following is a power granted
only
to the U.S. House of Representatives?
Declaring war
Introducing tax bills
Regulating interstate commerce
Holding impeachment trials
69
The First Amendment protects only verbal and written speech.
True
False
70
All of the following groups have been granted the right to vote by amendments except
Women
African-Americans
18 to 20-year-olds
Non-citizens
