Chapter 5
How old does someone have to be to run for president?
A. At least 40
B. At least 18
C. At least 35
C. At least 35
Who is usually next in line in the line of succession if the governor dies, resigns, or is impeached?
A. The secretary of state
B. The president of the state senate
C. The lieutenant governor
C. The lieutenant governor
How can a Supreme Court decision be undone?
A. By a presidential executive order
B. By a new Supreme Court decision or a constitutional amendment
C. By a vote of the House of Representatives
B. By a new Supreme Court decision or a constitutional amendment
What usually happens if someone commits a petty crime?
A They go to court
B They go to prison
C They pay a fine to the city
C They pay a fine to the city
Who is the Commander‑in‑chief of the armed forces?
A. The Army
B. The president
C. Congress
B. The president
Who is the head of the executive branch in a city or town?
A. The city attorney
B. The mayor
C. The municipality
B. The mayor
Which of the following is true about Supreme Court justices’ terms?
A. They do not have term limits.
B. They must run for re-election every 6 years.
C. They have fixed 10-year terms.
A. They do not have term limits.
What is the usual consequence for a felony?
A Short jail sentence of less than one year.
B Prison time of over one year to a life sentence.
C Community service
B Prison time of over one year to a life sentence.
What is required to win the presidency?
A. The popular vote
B. Representation in Congress
C. A majority of electoral votes
C. A majority of electoral votes
What lays out the powers of the governor and the rest of a state’s executive branch?
A. The legislature
B. Each state’s constitution
C. The U.S. Constitution
B. Each state’s constitution
Which statement best describes how most Supreme Court cases reach the Court?
A. The Supreme Court almost only hears appeals.
B. The Supreme Court primarily conducts original trials.
C. The Supreme Court only advises Congress.
A. The Supreme Court almost only hears appeals.
Who files criminal cases?
A The government, usually the U.S. attorney’s office
B The victim of the crime
C The plaintiff, the person who is suing
A The government, usually the U.S. attorney’s office
What does the president do if they disagree with a bill?
A. They send it to the Central Intelligence Agency
B. They veto the bill
C. They pass the bill
B. They veto the bill
How are mayors chosen?
A. Appointed by governors
B. Through a municipal election
C. Appointed by the city attorney
B. Through a municipal election
Which of the following is a constitutional right for a person accused of a crime?
A. The right to confirm Supreme Court justices
B. The right to a fair trial and a jury of one’s peers
C. The right to overturn Supreme Court decisions
B. The right to a fair trial and a jury of one’s peers
What happens if the jury finds the defendant guilty?
A The judge determines the sentence
B The charges are dismissed
C The jury decides the sentence
A The judge determines the sentence
What can presidents issue that work similarly to laws?
A Vetoes
B Executive orders
C COVID-19 vaccinations
B Executive orders
In what way can states organize their government?
A. Any way, as long as it follows a dictatorship
B. Any way, as long as it follows a republican form of government
C. The U.S. Constitution says exactly how states should organize their governments
C. The U.S. Constitution says exactly how states should organize their governments
What must lower-level federal courts do in relation to Supreme Court decisions?
A. Only follow them when the President agrees
B. They must follow them.
C. Ignore them
B. They must follow them.
What is the highest court in a state judiciary?
A The state supreme court
B The executive branch
C The district court
A The state supreme court