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Test Description: Chapter 9 Test Review History Alive!
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1) The elastic clause gives Congress the power to
A
declare actions of the president unconstitutional.
B
veto decisions of the Supreme Court.
C
amend the Constitution as times change.
D
pass laws needed to carry out its other powers.
2) Which is of the following is legislative branch check over the judicial branch.
A
power to veto laws
B
Senate approval of Supreme Court Justice nominations
C
overide vetos
D
Judicial Review
3) Which of the following is a power of the national government?
A
Coin money
B
Levy taxes
C
Establish schools
D
Make marriage laws
4) The Constitution places the House of Representatives in what branch of government?
A
executive
B
judicial
C
federal
D
legislative
5) What fraction of Congress is needed to propose an amendment to the Constitution?
A
1/3
B
2/3
C
3/4
D
1/2
6) If a law conflicts with the Constitution, who is responsible for striking it down?
A
House of Repesentatives
B
President
C
Supreme Court
D
Senate
7) How long are terms of office for a U.S. Senator?
A
2 years
B
6 years
C
4 years
D
8 years
8) Who serves as commander in chief of the armed forces?
A
Congress
B
Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C
President
D
General
9) Bills dealing with taxes must originate in
A
the Senate
B
the state legislatures
C
the House of Representatives
D
Congress
10) If the president vetos a law passed by Congress
A
the law goes into effect.
B
the Supreme Court may rule the veto unconstitutional.
C
the law may never be proposed again.
D
the veto can be overidden by 2/3 vote in each chamber of Congress.
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