U.S. Government

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1. How long is a U.S. Senator's term? eight years four years six years two years

2. How many branches are in the national government and what are their names? 3; Federal, State, and Local 2; Upper House and Lower House 2; Senate and House 3; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

3. In order to win the Presidency, the candidate must receive the most individual votes. True False

4. How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? 9 15 7 5

5. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be elected President? Must be a naturally born citizen. Must have been a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years. Must be at least 35 years old. Must have the support of a political party.

6. What position does the Vice President hold in the Legislative branch? President Pro Tempore Majority Whip Speaker of the House President of the Senate

7. Which of the following is a power NOT given to Congress by the Constitution? To make any law necessary to carry out its responsibilites. The power to declare war. To appoint justices to the supreme court. The power to collect taxes.

8. Who is the only President to have never been elected as Vice President or President? Calvin Coolidge George Washington Gerald Ford James Garfield

9. What word is used for a long speech by a Senator that halts the passage of a bill? Answer: (One Word)

10. What is the Bill of Rights? First 5 Amendments First 10 Amendments Congressional Bills that protect human rights. An Article in the Constitution.

11. The Constitution was the first governing framework in the United States. True False

12. Checks & Balances is the term that refers to the relationship between the 3 branches and how each one has powers to make sure the other 2 don't abuse their powers. What is the ultimate check on the Presidency? Impeachment Legislative Oversight Veto Usurpation of Power

13. Who is the only President to serve 2 nonconsecutive terms? Grover Cleveland Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ulysses S. Grant Zachary Taylor

14. When two or more candidates are running from the same political party, what must a candidate win in order to be the sole candidate for their political party? The Main Election The Referendum The Primary A Vote of Confidence

15. Which of the following does NOT refer to something that might be used by the President or the Executive Branch? Plausible Deniability Cloture Executive Privilege Pocket Veto