Civics gateway chapter 5,6,7,8

Which statement accurately describes the Electoral College? (3.3)

• Each state has the same number of electoral votes

• The winner of the popular vote automatically wins the Electoral College

• The electors for the Electoral College are chosen at random

• In all but two states, the candidate receiving the largest popular vote in a state wins ALL of that state's electoral votes

Which of the following could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? (2.9)

• 67 years old, lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life, born in Detroit, Michigan

• 45 years old, lived in Chicago since age 18, born in Tampa, FL

• 27 years old, lived in NYC for the past 3 years, was born in Isreal to American parents

• 42 years old, lived in Boston, Massachusetts for the last 26 years, born in Ireland to Irish parents

The 25th Amendments outlines the order of succession to the Presidency. If the President dies, the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next? (3.3)

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• Speaker of the House

• President pro tempore of Senate

Connie Hargrave's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collins. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. What type of lawsuit will this be? (3.10)

• civil

• military

• criminal

• constitutional

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison? (3.12)

• It gave the court power to mediate disputes between different states

• It gave the court original jurisdiction in disputes involving foreign governments

• It established the power of the court to declare acts unconstitutional

• It established the right of the court to advise congress in advance on the validity of proposed laws.

What is the significance of Miranda v. Arizona? (3.12)

• Southern states could no longer maintain racially segregated schools

• States could no longer have racial quotas as part of their affirmative action programs

• Individuals accused of crimes unable to pay for an attorney were entitled to a state-sponsored one

• Suspects had to be informed of their right to an attorney and their right to remain silent during police interrogations

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power? (3.4)

• the power to collect taxes

• the power to establish post offices

• the power to establish High School graduation requirements

• the power to declare war on foreign enemies

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? (3.4)

• the power to tax

• the power to regulate interstate trade

• the power to set admission requirements for state colleges

• the power to make naturalization rules for immigration

Which of the following is an "enumerated" power of Congress? (3.3)

• the power to tax exports

• the power to declare war

• the power to issue hunting licenses

• the power to operate public school districts

When the President hosts the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the White House, what role is the president performing?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

• Party Leader