Keystone Test Civics: U.S. Government Principles 3

Question 1

What does 'federalism' mean in the context of U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

Power is shared between the national and state governments

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The President has supreme authority over all laws

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All laws must be approved by a federal court

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States have no independent governing power

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch checking the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

Congress overriding a presidential veto

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The Supreme Court overturning a law

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The President appointing federal judges

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States nullifying federal laws

Question 3

Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?

Accepted Answer

The Senate

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The House of Representatives

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The Supreme Court

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All three branches jointly

Question 4

What is the primary role of the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

To enforce and implement laws

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To write and pass laws

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To interpret the Constitution

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To approve the federal budget

Question 5

Which constitutional principle holds that the federal government only has powers specifically granted to it?

Accepted Answer

Limited government

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Implied powers

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Supremacy clause

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Judicial review

Question 6

What is an 'amendment' to the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A formal change or addition to the Constitution

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A presidential executive order

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A Supreme Court ruling on a law

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A temporary suspension of a constitutional right

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'popular sovereignty'?

Accepted Answer

Government authority comes from the consent of the people

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The monarch holds all governing power

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Courts have final say on all policy decisions

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Only landowners may participate in government