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AmGov - Legislature 2020 Review

Quiz by Garry Hagedorn

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  • Q1
    In the United States, the use of Implied Powers and the amending process have resulted in
    The Constitution being adapted to fit the changing times
    The limiting of Presidential power in domestic affairs
    Strengthening of the principle of separation of powers
    A general loss of individual rights
    30s
  • Q2
    1777 Articles of Confederation
    Supreme Court says Congress can regulate local commerce
    slaves rights are protected under law (due process and civil rights)
    Decentralized government power in states and national legislature
    Congress can make laws it needs in order to carry out its own power
    30s
  • Q3
    Match the impact/change in the legislative branch to the event that caused the change: 1787 Elastic Clause
    decentralized government power in states and national legislature
    Supreme Court says Congress can regulate state commerce
    slave rights are protected under the law (due process and civil rights)
    Congress can make laws it needs in order to carry out its own delegated powers
    30s
  • Q4
    Match the impact/change in the legislative branch to the event that caused the change: 1868 14th Amendment
    Slaves rights are protected (due process and civil rights)
    Supreme Court says Congress can regulate state commerce
    congress can make laws it needs to carry out its own power
    decentralized government in states and national legislature
    30s
  • Q5
    Match the impact/change in the legislative branch to the event that caused the change: 1905 Commerce Clause
    U. S. Senators elected directly by the poeple
    decentralized government power in states and national legislature
    Congress can make laws it needs to in order to carry out its own delegated powers
    Supreme Court says Congress can regulate local commerce
    30s
  • Q6
    Match the impact/change in the legislative branch to the event that caused the change: 1913 17th Amendment
    slaves rights are protected under law
    decentralized power in states and national legislature
    U. S. Senators are elected directly by the people
    Congress can make laws it needs in order to carry out its delegated powers
    30s
  • Q7
    In order for a bill to become law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?
    The President vetoes it.
    The Supreme Court interprets it.
    The Supreme Court reviews it.
    The President signs it.
    30s
  • Q8
    In the United States Constitution, the power to impeach a federal government official is given to the
    Senate
    House of Representatives
    Supreme Court
    President
    30s
  • Q9
    The Key leader of the Senate is the
    Vice President of the United States
    Speaker of the House
    House Majority Leader
    Chairman of the House
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of these received increased authority under the reserved powers clause of the Constitution
    Supreme court
    Congress
    States
    Businesses
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of an ex post facto law?
    Police not explaining to the court why they are holding someone in jail
    Police arresting a citizen for smoking yesterday when the law took affect today.
    The President refusing to sign a bill while Congress is adjourned effectively killing it
    Congress passing a law that requires men to register with the Selective Service when the turn 18
    30s
  • Q12
    Which phrase best distinguishes the difference between reserved powers and delegated (expressed) powers?
    Reserved powers are granted to the federal government by the “elastic clause.”
    All reserved powers are for the national government
    Reserved powers are powers left to the states.
    Reserved powers are powers that the states and national government share
    30s
  • Q13
    What are the qualifications to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
    18 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent
    25 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent
    30 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent
    21 years old, U.S. citizen for 7 years, live in the state they represent
    30s
  • Q14
    What are the qualifications to be a member of the U.S. Senate?
    21 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent
    25 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent
    18 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent
    30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent
    30s
  • Q15
    How long is a U.S. Senator's term?
    6 years
    12 years
    2 years
    life
    30s

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