Test 4 Practice Test

This table shows the differences in the houses of Congress. This arrangement was created because of the

• Commerce Compromise

• Missouri Compromise

• 3/5th Compromise

• Great (Connecticut) Compromise

The structure of the government of the United States includes the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch. This idea is known as __________

• federalism

• republicanism

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to

• a separation of power between executive departments

• a separation of power between national and state government

• a separation of power between three branches of government

• a separation of rights between individuals and state governments

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Judicial Branch power of

• interstate commerce

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• hear appeals of lower courts

What part of the government can prevent the President from controlling the Supreme Court by blocking appointments of new judges?

• the Senate

• the House of Representatives

• Executive Cabinet members

• state governors

Which option below is NOT a Legislative Branch Check on the Executive Branch

• veto override

• reject President nomination for judges

• declare laws unconstitutional

• impeach and remove the President

What option below best completes the chart?

• propose amendments to the Constitution

• override vetoes

• impeach federal judges

• declare Executive Orders unconstitutional

The President's vetoing of a bill that the Congress approves is an example of

• separation of powers

• presidential appointments

• checks and balances

• judicial review

If the House of Representatives and the Senate pass two different versions of the same bill, what would be the next step in the law-making process?

• the bill moves to the floor for debate

• the bill is sent to a conference committee

• the bill goes to the Vice President to resolve the differences

• the bill goes to the President for signing

Which requirement is NOT a qualification for President of the United States?

• native-born American citizen

• must have a college degree

• must be at least 35 years old

• must have lived in US for 14 years