Quiz
1. The main job of the President is to:
- Make laws.
- Carry out the laws.
- Choose electors.
- Take the oath of office.
2. Which of the following is not a power of the President?
- To act as commander in chief of the armed forces.
- To appoint ambassadors with consent of the Senate.
- To choose the president of the Senate.
- To make treaties.
3. The President can be removed from office for:
- Committing treason.
- Making an unpopular speech.
- Breaking a promise to the people who elected him.
- Vetoing a bill.
4. Which person could be elected President?
- A 35-year-old woman, born in Russia.
- A 40-year-old man, born in the United States, but living in Britain from age 5 to age 30.
- A 50-year-old woman, born in the United States.
- A 30-year-old man, born in the United States.
5. According to the Constitution, how is the President elected?
- By receiving a majority of the electoral votes.
- By receiving the majority of the votes cast on election day.
- By getting the most votes in any 27 states.
- By gaining approval from a majority of state legislatures.
6. Which phrase best completes this sentence? "The judicial branch _____."
- Is a lawmaking body.
- Helps the President carry out laws.
- Consists of federal courts.
- Has no role in interpreting the meaning of the Constitution.
7. Which phrase best completes this sentence? "Article III _____."
- Tells how many federal courts there will be.
- Describes the scope of federal power.
- Names the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- Gives the Supreme Court the power to hold trials for any crime the Justices think is important enough.
8. According to Article III, federal judges hold office:
- For two years.
- For four years.
- For six years.
- For life.
9. The Supreme Court has the right to:
- Review decisions of the inferior courts.
- Set up inferior courts.
- Set punishment for traitors.
- Impeach the President.
10. Which of the following is an example of a situation when a person may be convicted of treason?
- The person is seen speaking against the government.
- Two people testify that they saw the person giving weapons to an enemy soldier during war.
- The person writes a letter describing plans to make war against the country.
- The President says the person committed an act of treason.
1. The main job of the President is to:
Carry out the laws.
2. Which of the following is not a power of the President?
To choose the president of the Senate.
3. The President can be removed from office for:
Committing treason.
4. Which person could be elected President?
A 50-year-old woman, born in the United States.
5. According to the Constitution, how is the President elected?
By receiving a majority of the electoral votes.
6. Which phrase best completes this sentence? "The judicial branch _____."
Consists of federal courts.
7. Which phrase best completes this sentence? "Article III _____."
Describes the scope of federal power.
8. According to Article III, federal judges hold office:
For life.
9. The Supreme Court has the right to:
Review decisions of the inferior courts.
10. Which of the following is an example of a situation when a person may be convicted of treason?
Two people testify that they saw the person giving weapons to an enemy soldier during war.