63 Questions
Which branch of government is described in Article III of the US Constitution?
Judicial branch
What process is outlined in Article V of the US Constitution?
Constitutional amendment process
According to the US Constitution, which laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
National laws
Which part of the US Constitution contains the Freedoms that are broad principles?
Bill of Rights
Which part of the US Constitution focuses on criminal due process rights through Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8?
Bill of Rights
Which type of committee includes members from both chambers of Congress?
Joint Committee
Who initiated the New Deal in the United States?
President Franklin Roosevelt
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
Constitutional law
What is the most significant power exercised by the US Supreme Court?
Judicial review
Which president was granted the broadest latitude in using emergency powers in cases involving foreign affairs?
President Franklin Roosevelt
What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?
Trial Courts
What is the purpose of Select Committees in Congress?
To consider a specific policy issue or address a particular concern
What is the term for a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?
Filibuster
What is the main role of Congressional Oversight?
To ensure that laws are being administered in keeping with legislators' intentions
What is a Transportation Bill typically used for?
Toappropriate funds to special projects within congressional districts
What is the most ceremonial and symbolic role of the President?
Chief of State
What is the most important determinant in a successful congressional campaign?
Incumbency
What is the term for appropriation of federal funds by congressional legislators for projects in their own congressional districts?
Pork Barrel
How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
538
What is the chair of the National Security Council?
U.S President
What is the correct line of succession to the presidency if both the President and the Vice President die or are unable to govern?
Speaker of the House, Senate president pro tem, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury
What concept in the US Constitution states that national laws take precedence over conflicting state laws?
Supremacy Clause
Which part of the US Constitution is focused on the powers and structure of the judicial branch?
Article III
Which branch of government did the founders create primarily to check the power of the US President?
Legislative Branch
What Amendments in the US Constitution are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?
Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8
What committees in Congress include members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Joint Committees
Which chapter in the study material focuses on the process of constitutional amendment in the US?
Chapter 2 - The US Constitution
Who was granted the broadest latitude in using emergency powers for cases involving foreign affairs?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which constitutional law power is exercised by the US Supreme Court in cases like Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial review
What type of court system does the United States have?
Dual court system
What was the primary purpose of the New Deal initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Implementing social programs and reforms
Which court primarily functions as a court of appellate jurisdiction in the US judicial system?
US Supreme Court
What is the purpose of a filibuster in Congress?
To delay the passage of a bill
Which significant power does the US President have according to the US Constitution?
Decide when to send troops into battle
What is the main role of the Ombudsperson in Congressional representation?
Advocating for constituents with bureaucratic agencies
What is the purpose of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US Executive Branch?
Create the president's annual budget
Who is responsible for appointing the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board in the US?
US President
What does the concept of Congressional Oversight entail?
Ensuring that laws are administered as legislators intend
What is the main function of the Senate Majority Leader in the US Senate?
Schedule bills for debate
Which action can a caseworker undertake as part of their responsibilities?
Advocating for constituents with bureaucracy
What does the term 'Pork Barrel' refer to in the context of US politics?
Appropriation of federal funds for district projects
What role does the Speaker of the House play in the US House of Representatives?
Leads and presides over House sessions
Which part of the US Constitution outlines the process of constitutional amendment?
Article V
What is the main purpose of Joint Committees in Congress?
To include members of both chambers of Congress
Which Amendments are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?
Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8
What was a significant factor in the eventual ratification of the US Constitution?
Promise of adding a Bill of Rights
Which branch of government in the US Constitution is primarily created to check the power of the US President?
Legislative branch
What concept in the US Constitution emphasizes that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
Supremacy Clause
Which president of the United States had the broadest latitude to use emergency powers in cases involving foreign affairs?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the most significant power exercised by the US Supreme Court?
Judicial review
Which early landmark case granted the US Supreme Court its most significant power?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?
District Courts
Which constitutional power of the Supreme Court was exercised in the case of Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial review
What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US Executive Branch?
The OMB is responsible for the creation of the president's annual budget
Which constitutional power does the US President not have?
The power to appoint federal judges
What is the role of a Senate Majority Leader in the US Senate?
The majority leader is responsible for leading the Senate majority party
What is the purpose of Select Committees in Congress?
To consider a specific policy issue or to address a particular concern
Which term refers to a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?
Filibuster
Which type of bill has been traditionally used as a means for legislators to appropriate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?
Transportation Bill
Which constitutional power does the US President have?
The power to control over military strategy
What is the role of an Ombudsperson in Congressional representation?
An ombudsperson is a federal government official who investigates and settles citizens' complaints against government agencies
Who has the most power in the US Senate?
The majority party member with the greatest seniority
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
The US Constitution
Test your knowledge on the US Constitution, focusing on the three branches of government, the ratification process, and key articles such as Article III and Article V.
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