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Unit #11: The National Government
1. What document defines the current structure and
powers of the national government?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
2. What branch of the federal government is led by
the Supreme Court?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitutional Branch
3. The Chief Executive Officer of the nation is the
–
A.
B.
C.
D.
Governor.
President.
Speaker of the House.
Senate Majority Leader.
4. What branch of the national government is led by
Congress?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitutional Branch
5. What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
A.
B.
C.
D.
veto the laws.
enforce the laws.
interpret the laws.
make the laws.
6. What branch of government is responsible for
making sure the laws are executed, enforced, and
carried out?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
State Branch
Judicial Branch
7. What is the basic responsibility of the Legislative
Branch?
A.
B.
C.
D.
makes the laws
enforces the laws
settles disagreements over laws
overturns the law
8. The term “bicameral” means –
A.
B.
C.
D.
two political parties.
having two houses in the lawmaking process.
having two laws that mean the same thing.
having two laws that contradict each other
9. The Supreme Court has the power of A.
B.
C.
D.
judicial review.
judicial inquiry.
appointing cabinet officers.
approving court appointed attorneys.
10. What is the power of the Supreme Court to
declare laws and acts unconstitutional called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Original Jurisdiction
Judicial Review
Court Ruling
Appellete Jurisdiction
11. What principle limits the power of the
government by dividing governmental power into three
branches each with its own job?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
Democracy
Federalism
12. What do the first three articles of the
Constitution describe?
17. Which branch approves the Presidential
appointments?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Powers
Powers
Powers
Powers
of
of
of
of
state government
local government
the military
the branches of national government
13. The Constitution uses a system of checks and
balances so that no branch would —
A.
B.
C.
D.
remove power from the state governments.
become too powerful.
simplify the political process in the United States.
disagree with the other branches.
14. All are checks the Executive Branch has EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
prepares the annual budget.
appoints federal judges.
declares laws unconstitutional.
call Congress into special sessions.
15. Vetoing an Act of Congress is an example of a
check by the Executive Branch over the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Legislative Branch.
Judicial Branch.
President.
Supreme Court.
LEGISLATIVE POWERS OVER
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
• Override vetoes
• ???
16. What completes the chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Impeach the President
Call Congress into special session
Declare laws unconstitutional
Appoint federal judges
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Constitutional Branch
18. A U.S. Supreme Court Justice dies. A
replacement Justice must be nominated and
confirmed (approved). What branch of the
government must nominate a replacement Justice and
what branch must approve the new Justice?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Judicial nominates and Executive approves
Executive nominates and Legislative approves
Legislative nominates and Executive approves
Judicial nominates and Legislative approves
19. Legislative powers specifically stated in the
Constitution of United States are called –
A.
B.
C.
D.
expressed.
reserved.
implied.
concurrent.
20. Legislative powers NOT specifically stated in the
Constitution are —
A.
B.
C.
D.
expressed powers
reserved powers
legislative powers
implied powers
21. Elected officials write laws for all of the
following reasons EXCEPT A.
B.
C.
D.
to intentionally violate the Constitution..
to solve problems.
in response to issues.
because of concerns from individuals and interest
groups.
22. Which house of Congress must a bill pass
through in order to become a law?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Both the Senate and House of Representatives
Only the Senate
Only the House of Representatives
Neither of the houses of Congress
23. Whose signature can turn a bill into a law?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Supreme Court
President
Cabinet members
Speaker of the House
24. What is the President’s annual speech to
Congress in which he proposes new laws?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Annual Press Conference
State of the Union Address
State of the State Address
State of the Commonwealth Address
25. Which of these is NOT a way for the Executive
Branch to influence policymaking?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Appealing directly to the people
Approving or vetoing legislation
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Appointing officials to carry out the laws
26. Cabinet departments and independent regulatory
agencies –
A.
B.
C.
D.
are part of the Legislative Branch.
help carry out and enforce federal laws.
pass bills into laws.
are appointed by Congress.
27. What power does the President exercise when
vetoing a law?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief of Party
Chief Executive
28. What power does the President exercise when
establishing foreign policy and making treaties with
other countries?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chief Diplomat
Commander−in−Chief
Chief Citizen
Chief of Party
29. The President is the head of the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. What title
describes this role of the President?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Party Leader
Head of State
Commander in Chief
Speaker of the House
30. Which of the following powers of the President
is NOT listed correctly?
A. Chief of State: Ceremonial head of the government
B. Chief Executive: Head of the Executive Branch of
government
C. Chief of Party: Head of the political party they
represent.
D. Chief Citizen: Head of the military