Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Federalism
The 2020 Election
Random - True/False
100

Which branch has the power to write laws?

Legislative

100

This branch can veto laws.

Executive branch

100

Federalism divides power between what TWO entities?

Federal government and the state government

100

Which political party is considered to be more liberal?

Democratic Party

100

Media outlets report that it is highly likely that Trump will be able to overturn the election results.

SO FALSE

200

Which branch of government has the power to enforce the laws?

Executive 

200

This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

Judicial Branch

200

What are powers that ONLY the state governments have?

Reserved powers

200

Who are the people that directly vote for the president?

Electors

200

Washington DC has to honor Virginia concealed carry laws

False

300

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the laws?

Judicial

300

This branch appoints justices, ambassadors, agency heads, and other important officials.

Executive branch

300

What are the powers of the federal government that are STATED in the Constitution?

Delegated powers or enumerated powers

300

How many electoral votes does a president need to win the election?

270

300

Controlling businesses is a power delegated exclusively to the federal government. 

False

400

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

Legislative branch 

400

This branch can impeach government officials.

Legislative 

400

Who is the executive of a city?

Mayor

400
What are states called when it is unclear who will be the likely winner in a presidential election? (there are multiple correct answers to this question)

toss ups, battleground states, purple states, swing states 

400

President Trump was impeached. 

True

500

Which branch has the power to make treaties?

Executive branch 

500

This branch can override a president's veto.

Legislative branch

500

What part of the Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people?

10th Amendment

500
Who won the popular vote in the 2016 election?

Hillary Clinton 

500

Obama pardoned more people than Trump

True