2ND VERSN

American History Constitution Test Review

Three Branches of Government

  • Supreme Court Justices: A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 5

  • Next in Line for Presidency: A. Secretary of State B. Vice President C. President Pro Tempore D. Speaker of the House

  • Congressional Powers (Except): A. declare war B. lay taxes C. control military D. coin money.

  • Supreme Court Main Duty: A. interpret constitutionality of laws B. rule on appeals C. make laws D. check presidential duties.

  • Members of Congress: A. 435 B. 100 C. 538 D. 535.

  • Current Vice President: A. Kamala Harris B. Dick Cheney C. Elizabeth Warren D. Joe Biden

  • Current Secretary of State: A. Antony Blinken B. Colin Powell C. Nancy Pelosi D. Hilary Clinton

  • Supreme Court Justice Term: A. 2 years B. 6 years C. life appointment D. 4 years

  • Branches of Government: A. 6 B. 21 C. 7 D. 3

  • Head of Executive Branch: A. Secretary of State B. President C. Speaker of the House D. Chief Justice

  • Legislative Branch Known As: A. Cabinet B. Supreme Court C. FBI D. Congress

  • President of the Senate: A. Vice President B. President C. Speaker of the House D. President pro tempore

  • Current Speaker of the House: A. Nancy Pelosi B. Newt Gingrich C. Mike Johnson D. John Boehner

  • Political Party Controlling White House: A. republicans B. democrats C. libertarian D. reform

  • Impeachment Process: Accused by A. Senate B. Chief Justice C. House of Representatives D. President; Tried by A. Senate B. Chief Justice C. House of Representatives D. President

  • Members of Senate: A. 50 B. 100 C. 150 D. 200

Checks and Balances

  • Presidential Check on Congress: Veto

  • Congressional Check on President: Veto Override (2/3 majority)

  • Judicial Check on Congress and President: Judicial Review (assessing constitutionality)

Bicameral Legislature

  • The founders included both the Senate and House to balance representation for states. The House represents population, while the Senate ensures equal representation, preventing dominance. The House controls revenue bills; the Senate confirms appointments and treaties.

Power Dynamics

  • The legislative branch is considered most powerful due to law-making and impeachment abilities, while the executive branch enforces laws and commands military; both claim significant influence.

Federalism

  • Definition: Division of power between national and state governments with specific responsibilities. Examples include state control over education and federal oversight over national defense. While states retain policy control, federal power can intervene in civil rights issues.

Conclusion

  • Success in Federalism shows states maintaining authority in many areas, while federal government manages national concerns. Federal assistance supports states; interference occurs when overriding state policies.