Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. Senate as described in Article I of the Constitution? (2 points)
at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent
5.
(MC)
When people complain about "big government," they are referring to the (5 points)
size and power of the federal bureaucracy
oversight activities of the judiciary
size and power of the Senate
oversight activities of the president
6.
(LC)
An example of a cabinet department is the (2 points)
Office of Health and Human Services
Central Intelligence Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Postal Regulatory Commission
7.
(LC)
The president's cabinet includes (2 points)
justices of the Supreme Court
the president pro tempore
heads of the executive departments
members of Congress
8.
The U.S. Senate contains (2 points)
435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims
100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests
9.
(LC)
Article II of the U.S. Constitution describes the (2 points)
structure and powers of the legislative branch
organization and duties of the executive branch
creation and support of the federal bureaucracy
oversight and impeachment powers of Congress
10.
(MC)
The Central Intelligence Agency operates as (5 points)
an independent agency responsible for leading the entire intelligence community
a cabinet department responsible for leading the entire intelligence community
an independent agency responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations
a cabinet department responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations
11.
(MC)
The president and other federal officials may be impeached (5 points)
"only upon suspicion of treason or resignation without notice" under Article I of the Constitution
for "treason or other crimes that affect the entire nation" under Article I of the Constitution
for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors" under Article II of the Constitution
"only after removal from office for charges related to treason" under Article II of the Constitution
12.
"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers." U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8
The quote above is (5 points)
also known as the "elastic clause" because it narrows the powers of Congress to those specifically listed
also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes
a way that the powers of Congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws
a way that the powers of Congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch
13.
Which type of policy would a bill to increase Medicare spending fall under?
Economic
Environmental
Social welfare
14.
(MC)
Who would recall an unsafe toy that presents a choking hazard to young children? (5 points)
Food and Drug Administration
Central Intelligence Agency
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Product Safety Commission
15.
Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. House of Representatives? (2 points)
Its members have two-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every two years.
Its members have two-year terms, with only one-third of its members up for re-election every six years.
Its members have six-year terms, with only one-third of its members facing re-election every two years.
Its members have six-year terms, with the entirety of its members facing re-election every six years.
16.
(MC)
The existence and monitoring of independent regulatory agencies depends on the (5 points)
Congress
Bureaucracy
Supreme Court
President
17.
This is a process in many U.S. states that allows for citizens to introduce new ideas for changing existing laws to the legislature.
Referendum
Ordinance
Initiative