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Mystery
100
two house legislature
bicameral
100
The president must meet many more qualifications than the vice president.
FALSE, the president and vice president must meet the same qualifications.
100
A trial with no jury is called a: a) court trial b) bench trial c) civil trial d) criminal trial
b) bench trial A bench trial has no jury, therefore the judge makes the decision.
100
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch
100
If the vice president is too busy to preside over the Senate, who fills-in for him?
President Pro Tempore
200
private meetings held by the political parties
caucuses
200
Supreme Court Justices have a term of office of 10 years.
FALSE, Supreme Court justices have a term of office FOR LIFE. They are free to retire at any time or can be removed from office by the impeachment process.
200
Where are District Court decisions first reviewed? a) Court of Appeals b) Court of Re-Hearing c) Second Division Court d) Supreme Court
a) Court of Appeals The Court of Appeals is the first place to review cases from the District Court, or trial court.
200
Which branch of government is responsible for executing or enforcing laws?
The Executive Branch
200
In order to qualify to be a member of Congress, you must reside in: a) any state in the U.S. b) the state you represent c) Washington, DC d) Weightman Middle School
b) the state you represent You must live in the state you represent in order to be a member of Congress.
300
government's plan for interacting with other countries
foreign policy
300
In Congress, the minority party has the power in decision making.
FALSE, the majority party has the power in decision making.
300
What is the role of committees in Congress? a) to research subject areas of law b) to write legislation c) to decide what to send to the chambers d) all choices provided
d) all choices provided The role of committees in Congress are to research subject areas of law, to write legislation, and to decide what to send to the chambers.
300
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch
300
Which of the powers of Congress include: raising and collecting taxes, declaring war, creating the national courts, and passing laws in order to control trade? a) delegated b) implied c) shared d) elastic
a) delegated Raising and collecting taxes, declaring war, creating the national courts, and passing laws in order to control trade are all DELEGATED powers of Congress given in the Constitution.
400
the art of interacting with foreign governments
diplomacy
400
There is only a federal court system in the United States.
FALSE, there is a federal and state court system in the United States.
400
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power? a) First Amendment b) Bill of Rights c) Preamble d) Article 1
d) Article 1 of the Constitution outlines legislative power.
400
The Constitution requires a president to have which of the following qualifications? a) be a native-born citizen b) be at least 25 years old c) be a college graduate d) be a resident of the U.S. for at least 3 years
a) be a native-born citizen
400
If the House of Representatives has the power to impeach government officials, such as the president, who has the power to conduct the trial for the impeachment? a) Congress b) the Senate c) Speaker of the House d) Ms. Cariaga
b) the Senate The House of Representatives impeach an official and the SENATE conducts the trial for impeachment.
500
highest-ranking U.S. representative in foreign countries
ambassador
500
ALL justices and federal judges must be confirmed by the Senate.
TRUE
500
Which of the following is an example of the "elastic clause" and the implied powers of Congress? a) creating the IRS to collect taxes b) creating the Federal Reserve Banking system c) establishing national military academies to train officers d) all choices provided
d) all choices provided Each of these powers were given to Congress because they were considered "necessary and proper".
500
The power of the court to review the constitutionality of laws passed is known as what?
Judicial Review
500
Which list includes roles of the president? a) Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief b) Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive c) Speaker of the House, Chief Executive d) President Pro Tempore, Chief Justice
b) Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive These are the roles of the president.
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