FCLE American Government and Political Institutions 3

Question 1

Which clause in Article VI of the Constitution establishes federal law as supreme over conflicting state laws?

Accepted Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Due Process Clause

Answer

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 2

What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Senate?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

8 years

Question 3

Which constitutional provision allows Congress to make laws 'necessary and proper' for carrying out its enumerated powers?

Accepted Answer

Elastic Clause

Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Question 4

How many justices currently sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

8

Answer

11

Question 5

What is the constitutional requirement for overriding a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds vote in both chambers

Answer

Simple majority in both chambers

Answer

Three-fourths vote in both chambers

Answer

Unanimous vote in the Senate

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'separation of powers' in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

The division of government authority among three distinct branches

Answer

Division of power between federal and state governments

Answer

The process by which states share power equally

Answer

The system by which local governments operate independently