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Which document defines the powers and structure of the national government?
a) Articles of Confederation
b) Declaration of Independence
c) U.S. Constitution
d) Virginia Constitution

Separation of powers means -
a) Justices of the Supreme Court have different offices
b) President and Vice-President have different jobs
c) The three branches of government have different jobs
d) Population of the world

The Senate and House of Representatives are the two houses of-
a) President
b) Executive Office
c) Congress
d) Supreme Court

Which branch of government raises revenue through taxes, regulates trade, and declares war?
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Supreme

Which branch has the power to impeach and convict a president?
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Supreme

Overriding vetoes and impeaching a president are checks on the executive branch by the ___ branch.
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Olive

Which branch appoints judges and can veto legislation?
a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) None of these

Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but used to carry out expressed powers are called __ powers.
a) Expressed
b) Enumerated
c) Implied
d) Reserved

What does the term lobbying mean?
a) Having two houses
b) Powers set aside for the state
c) Seeking to influence legislators
d) Sitting in a lobby for a long time

Why do officials write laws and take action?
a) They don't
b) Because the President asks them to
c) In response to problems/issues
d) Because the Supreme Court asks them to

All of the following are factors that influence who votes EXCEPT-
a) Education
b) Age
c) Income
d) Gender

Which kind of election has the MOST voter participation?
a) Mayoral
b) Presidential
c) Gubernatorial
d) Congressional

Which of the following is NOT a 1st Amendment freedom?
a) Freedom of Religion
b) Freedom of Assembly
c) Freedom of the Press
d) Freedom of the Seas

A change in the Constitution is called a(n)-
a) Ratification
b) Amendment
c) Prohibition
d) Alteration

What does the U.S. Constitution do?
a) Outlines the boundaries of our states
b) Explains how business should be done
c) Gives a plan for how our government should be set up
d) Creates schools

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