USA 3 Review (3 Branches)

What document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What is one way the judicial branch checks the legislative branch?

• It can veto laws passed by Congress.

• It can remove members of Congress.

• It can declare laws unconstitutional.

• It can propose amendments to laws.

Who has the power to impeach the president?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• State legislatures

Which group is responsible for electing the president?

• Congress

• Electoral College

• Supreme Court

• State governors

What is the term length for a U.S. Representative?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What principle was established by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison?

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

What was the main ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?

• Segregated schools are constitutional.

• Segregated schools are inherently unequal.

• Separate but equal is constitutional in education.

• Federal funding is required for public schools.

What happens if a suspect is not informed of their rights, as outlined in Miranda v. Arizona?

• The trial is delayed.

• The evidence collected may be inadmissible in court.

• The suspect cannot be arrested.

• The police must release the suspect.

What was the issue in United States v. Nixon?

• The president's ability to declare war

• The president's claim of executive privilege

• The president’s veto powers

• The impeachment of President Nixon

1. What is the primary function of a grand jury?
   
   

• 1. To determine a defendant's guilt or innocence

• 1. To decide whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect

• 1. To conduct criminal trials

• To pick a jury