LEAP U.S. Government Structures 2

Question 1

Which clause in the Constitution gives Congress the power to make all laws 'necessary and proper' to carry out its listed powers?

Accepted Answer

Elastic Clause

Answer

Commerce Clause

Answer

Supremacy Clause

Answer

Due Process Clause

Question 2

The President of the United States serves as the Commander in Chief of which branch of the military?

Accepted Answer

All branches of the armed forces

Answer

Only the Army and Navy

Answer

Only the Army

Answer

Only during wartime

Question 3

What is the term for the power of the federal government to override state laws when there is a conflict?

Accepted Answer

Preemption

Answer

Federalism

Answer

Nullification

Answer

Devolution

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

8

Answer

11

Question 5

Which body has the sole power to try (conduct the trial of) an impeached official?

Accepted Answer

The Senate

Answer

The House of Representatives

Answer

The Supreme Court

Answer

A special federal court

Question 6

What is the primary function of the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

To formally elect the President and Vice President

Answer

To register voters in federal elections

Answer

To certify Congressional election results

Answer

To resolve disputed Senate elections

Question 7

Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery throughout the United States?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

Answer

14th Amendment

Answer

15th Amendment

Answer

19th Amendment