Second exam practice cards Flashcards
How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?
a. 50
b. 80
c. 435
d. 100
d. 100
In Notes on the State of Virginia, what does Jefferon examine?
a. Equality and Inequality
b. Christianity and Catholicism
c. Faith and political authority
d. Federalism and Anti-Federalism
c. Faith and political authority
Tocqueville believed Americans were individualistic although they would join together to help those around them.
True or False
True
The major function of Congress is
a. To interpret the law
b. To enact legislation
c. To enforce the law
d. Oppose the president
b. To enact legislation
In Federalist No. 78 Hamilton said that the Judicial branch was meant to be the most
powerful branch of government
True or False
False
Who said that “The Religion then of every man must be left to the conviction and
conscience of every man”
a. George Washington
b. John Marshall
c. James Madison
d. Alexis de Tocqueville
c. James Madison
One must be at least ___ years old to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, and
at least ___ years old to serve in the U.S Senate.
a. 21, 24
b. 25, 30
c. 45, 50
d. 19, 35
b. 25, 30
According to the US Constitution, if no one candidate gets a majority vote of the
Electoral College, who chooses the president?
a. The Supreme Court
b. The House of Representatives
c. The U.S. Senate
d. Both the Senate and the House in joint session
b. The House of Representatives
Which article of the US Constitution creates the presidency?
a. Article 1
b. Article 2
c. Article 3
d. Article 8
b. Article 2
The House of Representatives impeaches a president and the __________ conducts
the trial.
a. Senate
b. House of Representatives and the Senate together
c. The Supreme Court
d. The Vice-President
a. Senate
What did the US Supreme Court rule in Wickard v. Filburn?
a. Congress could regulate wheat growth of Filburn under the Commerce Clause
b. Congress had overstepped its Commerce Clause powers
c. Judicial review was no longer necessary
d. The Agricultural Adjustment Act was unconstitutional
a. Congress could regulate wheat growth of Filburn under the Commerce Clause
What is a concurring opinion?
a. The minority opinion in a court case
b. When the court tries a case for a second time after State court
c. When a justice agrees with the majority’s decision but for different reasons
d. When all judges share the same opinion in a case
c. When a justice agrees with the majority’s decision but for different reasons
Which of the following is not an important aspect of the Senate according to James
Madison in Federalist No. 63?
a. Longer terms in office
b. It is bound directly to the people through frequent elections/relaxed term limits
and just represents their will
c. It will serve as a model of consistency and stability
d. It gives a sense of national character to appeal to foreign governments
b. It is bound directly to the people through frequent elections/relaxed term limits
and just represents their will
In Federalist No. 57 James Madison says that the people won't be able to control the
elected House of Representatives.
True or False
False
Which of the following can be most closely associated with Marbury v. Madison?
a. The power to tax
b. Judicial Review
c. The extension of slavery
d. The power to legislate belongs to congress
e. a and d only are true
b. Judicial Review
According to Sims, an example of the President as Chief of State would be
a. The Monroe Doctrine
b. The Axis of Evil
c. The Treaty of Versailles
d. The Treaty of Ghent
e. The War Powers Act
a. The Monroe Doctrine
The Vice-President of the United States also holds which position?
a. President Pro Tempore of the Senate
b. Majority Whip of the Senate
c. President of the Senate
d. Senate Majority Leader
e. Secretary of State
c. President of the Senate
Judicial restraint refers to the idea that the judiciary should decline to make any decision
that requires judges to make new law.
True or False
True
John Marshall was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court during Marbury v.
Madison.
True or False
True
As seen in Korematsu v. U.S., the President’s power dramatically increases in times of
war.
True or False
True
Which of the following is not true of Federal Judges?
a. They are nominated by the president
b. They are confirmed by the senate
c. Appointed for indefinite period, as long as they keep “good behavior”’
d. They face a term limit of 20 years
d. They face a term limit of 20 years
In McCulloch v. Maryland the US Supreme Court found that a state could tax a federal
institution.
True or False
False
In his speech, Edmund Burke said representatives should act in the general good of the population rather than the interests of whoever put them into office.
True or False
True
The United States Supreme court is comprised of ___ justices and ________ is the
current Chief Justice
a. 11, Clarence Thomas
b. 9, John Roberts
c. 15, William Marbury
d. 7, Kamala Harris
b. 9, John Roberts
A case involving at least two private parties is called a _________ and a case in which
one party is the government is called a __________
a. Civil Case, Criminal Case
b. Federal Case, State Case
c. Suitcase, Briefcase
d. Criminal Case, Civil Case
a. Civil Case, Criminal Case
Which of the following is not a Constitutional requirement to become President of the
United States?
a. Must have been a natural born citizen
b. Must be at least 35 years old
c. Must be less than 75 years old
d. Must have been a resident of the US for at least 14 years
c. Must be less than 75 years old
The current Speaker of the US House of Representatives is Nancy Pelosi.
True or False
True
American Civic Culture has to do with our understanding of political activities and
community service.
True or False
True
What does stare decisis refer to? (let the decision stand)
a. Judicial restraint
b. Adherence to precedent
c. Judicial review
d. Natural law
b. Adherence to precedent
The 435 House seats are apportioned among the states by population. Every state is
constitutionally guaranteed one seat.
True or False
True
