Unit 4 Test

The legislative branch of the federal government includes the

• Supreme Court.

• advisers to the president.

• House of Representatives and Senate.

• governors of states.

Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to define laws

• to interpret laws

Which is not a constitutional qualification for becoming president of the United States?

• being male

• being at least 35 years old

• being a natural-born American citizen

• being a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

Which of the following powers is granted to the executive branch of the United States government by the Constitution?

• deciding punishment for federal crimes

• passing tax laws

• enforcing federal laws

• appointing United States senators

The Judicial branch of the government is responsible for

• making laws.

• suggesting laws.

• interpreting laws.

• carrying out laws.

Which of the following belongs in the box with the question mark?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) established which constitutional principle?

• due process

• judicial review

• implied powers

• equal protection

Why are federal judges appointed for life?

• to ensure freedom from control by elected officials

• to attract people with experience to the job

• to guarantee that states retain their powers

• to protect the wishes of the majority of citizens

Which statement about the United States House of Representatives is accurate?

• Representatives are chosen by the legislatures of their states.

• The Constitution allows each state two representatives.

• The number of representatives from each state is based on its population.

• The political party of the president always holds a majority of House seats.

Which action demonstrates the President’s role as chief legislator?

• asking members of the Cabinet to serve as members of Congress

• asking executive department staff to propose and support legislation

• selecting chairpersons of congressional committees

• participating in congressional debates