Unit 3A Review Game

Front

Why did the framers of the Constitution create three separate branches of government? Choose the best possible answer: To help people with different opinions cooperate, To increase the power of the central government, To keep any one group from gaining too much power, To provide enough officials to handle the volume of work.

Back

To keep any one group from gaining too much power

Front

How long is a term of office for the President? Choose the best possible answer.

Back

4 years

Front

According to Article 2 of the Constitution, what are the qualifications for the President? 35 years old, 14 years residency, native-born

Back

35 years old, 14 years residency, native-born

Front

What branch of the federal government impeaches the President of the United States?

Back

Congress

Front

Which of these is the best example of constitutional checks and balances? Treaties require Senate approval. The Constitution may be amended. The President is paid for his/her services. Courts decide conflicts between states.

Back

Treaties require Senate approval.

Front

How does the Electoral College determine the number of electoral votes for each state?

Back

House of Representative Members + United States Senators

Front

If a state has few Electoral College votes, it is safe to assume that…

Back

The state has a small population

Front

President Ronald Reagan orders U.S. troops to invade Grenada. What role is President Reagan playing in this action?

Back

Commander-in-Chief

Front

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. What role is President Johnson playing in this action?

Back

Chief Legislator

Front

President Barack Obama campaigns for fellow Democrats in runoff elections after winning the presidency. What role is the President playing in this action?

Back

Chief of Party