Huck-Civics Semester Test

The most important piece of national government is:

• The Executive

• The Legislature

• The Judiciary

• The Constitution

The Senate is called the ______.

• Upper house of Congress.
• Representative

• Constituition

• Presidential

Who has the “power of the purse”?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Federal Reserve

Which branch holds impeachment trials?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Why did framers give Representatives 2-year terms?

• To ensure frequent accountability to the electorate

• To align with the presidential election cycle

• To allow for longer legislative sessions

• To reduce the influence of political parties

Why is the Legislative Branch divided?

• To balance power between different government entities

• To streamline the legislative process

• To reduce the number of laws passed

• To increase the power of the executive branch

Idea that a Representative should govern based on what he thinks is best for the people rather than what they say they want?

• Trustee Model of Representation

• Delegate Model of Representation

• Politico Model of Representation

• Mandate Model of Representation

Which President served the most 4-year terms?

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which amendment limited each President’s term to two?

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

What is the President’s goal in foreign policy?

• To promote international trade

• To ensure national security

• To foster global peace

• To expand diplomatic relations