Unit Test Civics

According to the Preamble, which responsibility of the Constitution most relates to the United States' interactions with other nations?

Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

The Constitution regulates government powers by

The Constitution's creation of a national government with separation of powers

The preamble begins with "We the People of the United States", which establishes the idea of

To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the Constitution to the law belong?

According to the Preamble, where does the power for government come from?

According to the excerpt, the responsibility of government is to

When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

The power to create laws and to regulate taxes and commerce belong to which branch of government?

Which is an implied power of the federal government?

Which type of powers does this quote describe?

Based on the foundations of federalism, why might health care continue to be a deeply debated issue?

Which powers are given directly to the people or the states?

Which type of powers does this quote refer to, and why is this type often the source of debate?

Declaring war and coining money are considered

Which of these powers is considered an implied power?

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?

Expressed powers are those that are

What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?

After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

Most of Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

Which statement applies to both senators and representatives?

The Necessary and Proper Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress powers.

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

According to the Constitution, how long is a senator's term?

Which statement about Congress is accurate?

A limitation on the presidents power to appoint ambassadors is that

What must occur after the president negotiates a treaty?

A general limitation on the power of the president is

During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A qualification for president under Article 2 of the Constitution is

According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is

Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch?

Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

A main purpose of the president's State of the Union address is to

Under Article 2 of the Constitution, what age must someone be in order to run for president of the United States?

Which is a true statement about federal judges?

Under the Constitution, the judicial branch must try criminal cases with a of one's peers.

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

The final authority on legal questions in the United States is

The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts

The selection of federal judges by the executive branch is an example of

Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

The process of approving the Constitution is best described as

Which best explains the Full Faith and Credit clause within Article 1V?

How many states had to vote for the Constitution to approve it?

Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

How many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the Constitution?

The first two sections of Article 1V of the Constitution focus on relationships between

The most important benefits of having a difficult amendment process is that it

What does the Supremacy Clause do?

The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if