Question 1

How can the legislative branch check a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

By override the veto with 2/3 vote

Answer

Advise and Consent

Answer

Judicial Review

Answer

Impeachment

Question 2

A position opens up on the US Supreme Court. What is the process in order of replacing that justice's position on the Court?

Accepted Answer

Nomination by the President then Confirmation by the Senate

Answer

Nomination by the President then Confirmation by the Supreme Court

Answer

Confirmation by the Senate then Nomination by the President

Answer

Nomination by the Senate then Confirmation by the President

Question 3

What is the name given to the process of Confirmation in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Advice and Consent

Answer

Judicial Review

Answer

Nomination

Answer

Cabinet Approval

Question 4

How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?

Accepted Answer

Judicial Review

Answer

Advice and Consent

Answer

Separation of Powers

Answer

Veto Override

Question 5

Is the process of Judicial Review mentioned in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

No, it comes the case of Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Yes, in Article III

Answer

No, it is mentioned in the Bill of Rights

Answer

Yes, in Article I

Question 6

How does the Executive check the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Nomination of all Federal Judges

Answer

Confirmation of Federal Judges

Answer

Judicial Review of the Courts

Answer

Veto Override

Question 7

A president has been impeached by the House. What occurs next?

Accepted Answer

A trial is held in the Senate to decide whether a president shall be removed from office.

Answer

A trial is held in the House to decide whether a president shall be removed from office.

Answer

A confirmation vote is held by the Senate.

Answer

Judicial Review by the Supreme Court decides the fate of the president

Question 8

Where does Madison make mention of the necessity of Checks & Balances?

Accepted Answer

Federalist #51

Answer

Federalist #10

Answer

Articles of Confederation

Answer

Brutus #1

Question 9

How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation of all federal judges

Answer

Veto vote

Answer

Veto Override

Answer

Nomination of all federal judges

Question 10

What does impeachment of a federal officer mean?

Accepted Answer

It means the majority of the House believes there is enough evidence for them to lose their job.

Answer

It means that a federal officer automatically loses their position.

Answer

It means the majority of the Supreme Court believes there is enough evidence for them to lose their job.

Answer

It means advice and consent has been met.

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