Mini Assessment #4 Review

What is in the Preamble of the US Constitution

• The purpose and goals of the US Constitution

• The Rights and Freedoms of US Citizens

• The Powers of the President

• The Qualifications for serving in Congress

The phrase "to form a more perfect Union" refers to...

• Uniting the States under one constitution

• Guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of all citizens

• Protect the country from foreign enemies

• Creating a fair government with rule of law and separation of powers

What is an example of a check that the LEGISLATIVE branch has on the President?

• The Senate must approve Presidential appointments and treaties

• The Senate is allowed to appoint Supreme Court justices

• The Senate is allowed to impeach the President

• The Senate is allowed to veto the President's executive orders

The Constitution set up 3 branches of government. Which principle of the Constitution is this an example of?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

The President can make treaties with other countries but they must be approved by the _______.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following Presidents has been impeached?

• President Obama

• President Jackson

• President Nixon

• President Reagan

In which case would the Supreme Court have ORIGINAL JURISDICTION?

• Cases involving foreign countries

• Cases reviewed from the circuit courts

• Cases involving Constitution law

• Cases involving US businesses

In order for the Supreme Court to hear your case, you must be issued a _______.

• writ of certiorari

• writ of habeas corpus

• dissenting opinion

• majority vote

How does Congress research a proposed bill?

• Consulting experts in those fields

• Debating one another

• Consulting with the President

• Sending bills to committees

After a bill passes in the House of Representatives, the next step for making a law is...

• Sending the Bill to the President

• Sending the Bill to committees

• Sending the Bill to the Senate

• The Bill becomes a law