U.S. Government and Constitutional Amendments Quiz

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What do the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments primarily address?

  • Presidential powers and succession
  • Civil rights and liberties (correct)
  • Voting rights and electoral processes
  • State powers and limitations

Which of the following best differentiates between de jure and de facto segregation?

  • De jure segregation is more common in urban areas, while de facto segregation is common in rural areas.
  • De jure segregation occurs in personal beliefs, while de facto segregation is enforced by legal systems.
  • De jure segregation is mandated by law, while de facto segregation occurs in practice. (correct)
  • De jure segregation is based on social customs, while de facto segregation is legally recognized.

What is the primary role of the presidential veto power?

  • To approve laws passed by Congress
  • To initiate federal legislation
  • To recommend amendments to existing laws
  • To prevent legislation from becoming law (correct)

What defines a government corporation?

<p>A government entity that engages in commercial activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between a trustee and a delegate in Congress?

<p>Trustees make independent decisions, while delegates strictly follow party lines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cabinet departments are there currently in the U.S. government?

<p>15 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Marbury v. Madison?

<p>To establish the principle of judicial review (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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