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1
All states are granted equal number of representatives in
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Electoral College
Supreme Court
2
Which of the following best describes a federal system?
Unlimited powers to the national government
Unlimited powers to the state government
A division between the national and state governments
A division of powers between three branches
3
Speech can be restricted when
It expresses unpopular views
It is without government approval
It presents a clear and present danger
It is anti-religious
4
As commander-in-chief of armed forces, the President can
Declare war
Lower the age for drafting men and women into the armed forces
Establish a treaty peace
Order the marines into foreign countries
5
The bring of formal charges of misconduct against an executive or judicial official.
Filibustering
Gerrymandering
Impeachment
Cloture
6
The major source of implied power inthe U.S. is
The "full faith and credit" clause
The "elastic clause"
The executive article
The first amendment
7
According to the Constitution, the final responsibility for the conduct of foreign affairs
President
Secretary of the State
President's cabinet
Senate foreign relations committee
8
Which of the following is true concerning the election of senators?
All 100 senators are elected every 2 years
1/3 of the senators are elected every 2 years
Senators serve a 4 year term
All 100 senators are elected every 4 years
9
Which of the following is the best example of a power delegated to congress?
Power to declare war
Power to provide for public education
Power to determine residency requirement
Power to pass an ex-post facto law
10
A legal order requiring that a person be brought to court
A writ of assistance
A bill of attainder
A writ of habaes corpus
A writ of injunction
12
To override the President's veto of a bill
Supreme court 1st rules on consitutionality
Congress must pass by a 2/3 vote
The bill must be passed by only one house
A joint session of congress must vote on bill
