Chapter 2 - The U.S Constitution Quiz
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Which branch of government is described in Article III of the US Constitution?

  • Executive branch
  • Administrative branch
  • Judicial branch (correct)
  • Legislative branch

    • What process is outlined in Article V of the US Constitution?

  • Veto process
  • Constitutional amendment process (correct)
  • Election process
  • Impeachment process

    • According to the US Constitution, which laws prevail over conflicting state laws?

  • Local laws
  • State laws
  • Regional laws
  • National laws (correct)

    • Which part of the US Constitution contains the Freedoms that are broad principles?

    <p>Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the US Constitution focuses on criminal due process rights through Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8?

    <p>Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of committee includes members from both chambers of Congress?

    <p>Joint Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initiated the New Deal in the United States?

    <p>President Franklin Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest form of law in the United States?

    <p>Constitutional law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant power exercised by the US Supreme Court?

    <p>Judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president was granted the broadest latitude in using emergency powers in cases involving foreign affairs?

    <p>President Franklin Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?

    <p>Trial Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Select Committees in Congress?

    <p>To consider a specific policy issue or address a particular concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?

    <p>Filibuster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of Congressional Oversight?

    <p>To ensure that laws are being administered in keeping with legislators' intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Transportation Bill typically used for?

    <p>Toappropriate funds to special projects within congressional districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most ceremonial and symbolic role of the President?

    <p>Chief of State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important determinant in a successful congressional campaign?

    <p>Incumbency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for appropriation of federal funds by congressional legislators for projects in their own congressional districts?

    <p>Pork Barrel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

    <p>538</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chair of the National Security Council?

    <p>U.S President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct line of succession to the presidency if both the President and the Vice President die or are unable to govern?

    <p>Speaker of the House, Senate president pro tem, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept in the US Constitution states that national laws take precedence over conflicting state laws?

    <p>Supremacy Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the US Constitution is focused on the powers and structure of the judicial branch?

    <p>Article III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government did the founders create primarily to check the power of the US President?

    <p>Legislative Branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Amendments in the US Constitution are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?

    <p>Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What committees in Congress include members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives?

    <p>Joint Committees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter in the study material focuses on the process of constitutional amendment in the US?

    <p>Chapter 2 - The US Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was granted the broadest latitude in using emergency powers for cases involving foreign affairs?

    <p>Franklin D. Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional law power is exercised by the US Supreme Court in cases like Marbury v. Madison?

    <p>Judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of court system does the United States have?

    <p>Dual court system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the New Deal initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt?

    <p>Implementing social programs and reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court primarily functions as a court of appellate jurisdiction in the US judicial system?

    <p>US Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a filibuster in Congress?

    <p>To delay the passage of a bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant power does the US President have according to the US Constitution?

    <p>Decide when to send troops into battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the Ombudsperson in Congressional representation?

    <p>Advocating for constituents with bureaucratic agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US Executive Branch?

    <p>Create the president's annual budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for appointing the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board in the US?

    <p>US President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of Congressional Oversight entail?

    <p>Ensuring that laws are administered as legislators intend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Senate Majority Leader in the US Senate?

    <p>Schedule bills for debate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action can a caseworker undertake as part of their responsibilities?

    <p>Advocating for constituents with bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Pork Barrel' refer to in the context of US politics?

    <p>Appropriation of federal funds for district projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Speaker of the House play in the US House of Representatives?

    <p>Leads and presides over House sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the US Constitution outlines the process of constitutional amendment?

    <p>Article V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Joint Committees in Congress?

    <p>To include members of both chambers of Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Amendments are collectively known as 'criminal due process rights'?

    <p>Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in the eventual ratification of the US Constitution?

    <p>Promise of adding a Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government in the US Constitution is primarily created to check the power of the US President?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept in the US Constitution emphasizes that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?

    <p>Supremacy Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president of the United States had the broadest latitude to use emergency powers in cases involving foreign affairs?

    <p>Franklin D. Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant power exercised by the US Supreme Court?

    <p>Judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which early landmark case granted the US Supreme Court its most significant power?

    <p>Marbury v. Madison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main court of original jurisdiction for most cases in the federal court system?

    <p>District Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional power of the Supreme Court was exercised in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

    <p>Judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the US Executive Branch?

    <p>The OMB is responsible for the creation of the president's annual budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional power does the US President not have?

    <p>The power to appoint federal judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Senate Majority Leader in the US Senate?

    <p>The majority leader is responsible for leading the Senate majority party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Select Committees in Congress?

    <p>To consider a specific policy issue or to address a particular concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?

    <p>Filibuster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bill has been traditionally used as a means for legislators to appropriate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?

    <p>Transportation Bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional power does the US President have?

    <p>The power to control over military strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an Ombudsperson in Congressional representation?

    <p>An ombudsperson is a federal government official who investigates and settles citizens' complaints against government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the most power in the US Senate?

    <p>The majority party member with the greatest seniority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest form of law in the United States?

    <p>The US Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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