U.S. Government

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

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

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? 7 9 15 5

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

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

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

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

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 10 Amendments Congressional Bills that protect human rights. First 5 Amendments 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? Ulysses S. Grant Zachary Taylor Franklin Delano Roosevelt Grover Cleveland

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? Pocket Veto Plausible Deniability Cloture Executive Privilege