Government and Civil Service US Constitution and Government Structure 2

Question 1

How many US Senators does each state have?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 2

What is the term length for a US Representative in the House?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

3 years

Question 3

Which clause of the Constitution makes federal law supreme over state law?

Accepted Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Due Process Clause

Answer

Necessary and Proper Clause

Question 4

The power to declare war belongs to which branch of the US government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative (Congress)

Answer

Executive (President)

Answer

Judicial (Supreme Court)

Answer

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Question 5

What fraction of Congress must vote to override a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority

Answer

Simple majority (51%)

Answer

Three-fourths majority

Answer

Three-fifths majority

Question 6

Which constitutional principle divides powers between the federal and state governments?

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Answer

Separation of powers

Answer

Checks and balances

Answer

Judicial review