Government Grab Bag
Who has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress?
The President
Which of the following is NOT a power of the federal government?
a. Print money
b. Declare war
c. Establish schools
d. regulate interstate commerce
c. Establish schools
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
The First Amendment
Who is considered the head of the executive branch of government?
The President
What branch of the government is the court system a part of?
The Judicial Branch
The term length for a member of the House of Representatives is...
2 years
Who presides over the Senate?
The Vice President
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative branch
How are members of the Supreme Court chosen?
They are appointed by the President.
The term length for a member of the Senate is...
...6 years.
Who is responsible for printing money in the U.S.?
The federal government
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to...
...protect the rights of citizens.
The main function of the executive branch is to...
...enforce laws.
What is the process called by which the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of laws?
Judicial review
The purpose of the electoral college is to...
...elect the President and Vice President.
Who can declare war?
Congress
Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial?
The Sixth Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the President?
a. Enforce laws
b. Make laws
c. Negotiate treaties
d. Appoint Supreme Court justices
b. Make laws
The name of the highest court in the U.S. is the...
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
The purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government is to...
...prevent tyranny.
What does it mean to "bear arms?"
To own a gun
What is a check that the judicial branch has on the legislative branch?
To declare laws unconstitutional
How are laws passed in the United States?
By majority vote of Congress