Unit 6 Living Constitution

Front

Which branch of government approves presidential appointments, approves treaties, and acts as a court in the impeachment process? Options: The Senate, The Cabinet, The Supreme Court, The House of Representatives

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The Senate

Front

What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the United States has committed treason?

Back

The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate.

Front

The 25th Amendment sets out the order of succession to the Presidency. If the President dies, the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

During the 1976 Presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter promised to pardon draft evaders from the Vietnam War to help heal the wounds of the war. Shortly after he was elected, President Carter pardoned about 100,000 draft dodgers. How was he able to pardon so many at once?

Back

He was exercising his enumerated powers as President.

Front

Veto bill approved by Congress,
Summon Congress into special sessions,
Deliver the State of the Union address,
Recommend legislation and budget items. 
These are examples of which Presidential role?

Back

Chief Executive Officer

Front

Which is an “enumerated” power of Congress? Options: the power to tax exports, the power to declare war, the power to issue hunting licenses, the power to operate public school districts

Back

the power to declare war

Front

Which is an example of a check on congressional power? Options: the power of Congress to declare war, the power of the President to veto a bill, the power of the states to collect their own taxes, the power of the Supreme Court to try cases between states

Back

the power of the President to veto a bill

Front

An implied power or "Elastic clause" of Congress. It is the power not written in the Constitution but is necessary for the future (9th amendment). What will be an example?

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Women is allowed to work in the military

Front

Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the President of the United States should be impeach from office for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?”

Back

Senate