FCLE American Government and Political Institutions 2

Question 1

Which branch of the U.S. federal government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

Answer

Legislative branch

Answer

Executive branch

Answer

Administrative branch

Question 2

How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

435

Answer

100

Answer

535

Answer

538

Question 3

What is the primary function of the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

To formally elect the President and Vice President

Answer

To elect members of Congress

Answer

To certify state election results

Answer

To nominate Supreme Court justices

Question 4

Which constitutional amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote?

Accepted Answer

17th Amendment

Answer

15th Amendment

Answer

19th Amendment

Answer

22nd Amendment

Question 5

What power does Congress hold that allows it to remove the President from office?

Accepted Answer

Impeachment power

Answer

Veto power

Answer

Filibuster power

Answer

Override authority

Question 6

In the U.S. federal system, which level of government retains powers not delegated to the national government?

Accepted Answer

State governments

Answer

Federal government only

Answer

Local governments only

Answer

The Supreme Court