FSOT U.S. Government and Politics 3

Question 1

Which body has the sole power to try impeachments under the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Senate

Answer

Article I, Section 3 gives the Senate the sole power to try all impeachments, requiring a two-thirds vote to convict.

Question 2

What is the constitutional requirement for overriding a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate

Answer

Article I, Section 7 requires a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers to override a presidential veto.

Question 3

An 'independent regulatory commission' differs from a traditional executive agency primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Its commissioners serve fixed terms and cannot be removed at will by the President

Answer

Independent regulatory commissions like the FCC and SEC have commissioners with fixed terms, insulating them from direct presidential removal.

Question 4

Which amendment prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

Accepted Answer

15th Amendment

Answer

The 15th Amendment (1870) guaranteed that the right to vote cannot be denied on account of race, color, or previous servitude.

Question 5

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the President to notify Congress within how many hours of deploying armed forces into hostilities?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops to combat.

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