Common Assessment 2 Review

How is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives determined?

• Population of each state

• Number of counties

• Equal for all states

• Based on state size

What principle allows the Senate to approve treaties and presidential appointments?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Democracy

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Decide court cases

What is a qualification for the U.S. presidency?

• 25 years old

• Natural-born citizen

• Resident for 9 years

• Former governor

What is original jurisdiction?

• Right to hear a case first

• Right to hear appeals

• Right to overturn laws

• Right to enforce laws

Who officially elects the President of the United States?

• Popular vote

• Electoral College

• Congress

• Supreme Court

What is the purpose of national political conventions?

• Select presidential candidates

• Approve federal judges

• Decide Supreme Court cases

• Draft new laws

Which concept ensures power is divided between national and state governments?

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Legislative supremacy

Which of these is a government corporation?

• NASA

• IRS

• FDA

• USPS

What did the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights do?

• Limited government power

• Strengthened monarchy

• Gave power to religious leaders

• Increased party power