3BG Quiz

Which group of individuals provide counsel/advice to the President in the Executive Branch?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President's Cabinet

• Supreme Court

How many Justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 6

• 5

• 11

• 9

This representation of Lady Justice shows a woman with a scale and a blindfold. How does this symbolize the ideals of the American judicial system?

• Judges are not capable of performing more than one action.

• The Judicial System should include more female members.

• The picture suggests that the judicial system is ignorant.

• Judges are meant to weigh cases and be blind to people.

A state's representation in the U.S. House of Representatives is based MOST specifically on

• the state's electoral votes.

• equal representation.

• the state's population.

• the size of its major cities.

What is the MAIN purpose of the Legislative branch?

• to interpret the laws

• to make the laws

• to tax the people

• to enforce the laws

Which of these BEST shows the type of power possessed by Congress?

• Enact Constitutional Amendments

• Declare War

• Appoint Ambassadors

• Veto Laws

The title "Commander-in-Chief" belongs to

• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

• Secretary of Defense.

• The President.

• The Vice President.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution is responsible for explaining the judicial branch and its powers?

• Article II

• Article I

• Article IV

• Article III

Who is responsible for enforcing laws in the United States?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Public

A two/thirds vote of each house of Congress is required to

• Approve Presidential appointments.

• Impeach the U.S. President.

• Pass a bill over the President's veto.

• Pass an appropriation or tax bill.