Constitution Lesson Quiz #4

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Constitution Lesson Quiz #4 explores the structure and functions of the U. S. Government, focusing on the Executive branch, presidential elections, and the Supreme Court. It assesses understanding of key governmental roles and processes, essential for civics education.

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  • 2. 

    What is the role of the Executive branch?

    • Make laws

    • Hold trials for treason

    • Carry out laws made by Congress

    • Impeach the president

    Correct Answer
    A. Carry out laws made by Congress
    Explanation
    The role of the Executive branch is to carry out the laws made by Congress. This means that the President, who is the head of the Executive branch, is responsible for enforcing and implementing the laws passed by the legislative branch. The Executive branch also includes various departments and agencies that are tasked with executing and administering these laws. This division of powers ensures a system of checks and balances, where the Executive branch ensures that laws are faithfully executed and implemented for the benefit of the country.

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  • 3. 

    What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in a presidential election?

    • The population revotes

    • Polls are reopened for those who did not vote

    • One candidate will always receive a majority of electoral votes

    • The House of Representatives selects the president from the top three candidates

    Correct Answer
    A. The House of Representatives selects the president from the top three candidates
    Explanation
    If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in a presidential election, the House of Representatives selects the president from the top three candidates. This process is outlined in the 12th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Each state delegation in the House of Representatives gets one vote, and the candidate who receives a majority of state votes (at least 26 out of 50) becomes the president. This scenario has occurred in the past, such as in the 1824 presidential election, where John Quincy Adams was chosen as president by the House of Representatives.

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  • 4. 

    How do the secretaries of the Cabinet take office?

    • Presidential appointment

    • They are hired by the bosses of the Cabinet

    • They are voted in by the people

    • Congressional appointment

    Correct Answer
    A. Presidential appointment
    Explanation
    The secretaries of the Cabinet take office through presidential appointment. This means that the President has the authority to select and appoint individuals to serve as secretaries in the Cabinet. The President typically chooses individuals who align with their policy goals and who possess the necessary qualifications and experience for the position. The appointment process involves vetting the candidates, obtaining Senate confirmation, and officially swearing them into office. This ensures that the secretaries are accountable to the President and can effectively carry out their duties in the executive branch of the government.

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  • 5. 

    What is required for an ammendment to be ratified?

    • 3/4 of all state legislatures approve it

    • A national vote

    • 2/3 of state conventions

    • All 50 states approving the ammendment

    Correct Answer
    A. 3/4 of all state legislatures approve it
    Explanation
    To ratify an amendment, it is necessary for 3/4 of all state legislatures to approve it. This means that a significant majority of the state legislatures must agree to the amendment in order for it to be ratified and become part of the Constitution. This requirement ensures that there is broad support for the amendment among the states before it can be officially adopted.

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  • 6. 

    What court(s) were set up by the Constitution?

    • The Supreme Court

    • Courts of Appeals

    • District Courts

    • The Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and the district courts

    • The Constitution does not set up the court system

    Correct Answer
    A. The Supreme Court
    Explanation
    The Constitution set up the Supreme Court as one of the courts.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these groups are employed by the Executive branch?

    • Post Office

    • IRS

    • FBI

    • Judges

    • Senators

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Post Office
    A. IRS
    A. FBI
    Explanation
    The Post Office, IRS, and FBI are employed by the Executive branch because they are government agencies that fall under the jurisdiction of the President. The Executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws and managing the day-to-day operations of the government, and these agencies play a crucial role in carrying out those responsibilities. Judges and Senators, on the other hand, are part of the Judicial and Legislative branches respectively, and are not directly employed by the Executive branch.

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  • 8. 

    What are the responsibilities of the Supreme Court?

    • To decide if laws passed by Congress are un-Constitutional

    • Hold the first trial for a crime, afterwards sending it to the court of appeals

    • Hear appeals from the lower courts

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. To decide if laws passed by Congress are un-Constitutional
    A. Hear appeals from the lower courts
    Explanation
    The responsibilities of the Supreme Court include deciding if laws passed by Congress are unconstitutional and hearing appeals from the lower courts. This means that the Supreme Court has the power to review laws and determine if they violate the Constitution. Additionally, the Supreme Court serves as the highest court of appeal, meaning that it has the authority to review and reconsider decisions made by lower courts.

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  • 9. 

    What are the only way(s) for an individual to be convicted for treason?

    • Open confession in court

    • Two eyewitnesses of the treasonous act

    • Any confession given

    • Two eyewitnesses who heard the individual talk about commiting treason

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Open confession in court
    A. Two eyewitnesses of the treasonous act
    Explanation
    An individual can be convicted for treason through open confession in court or by having two eyewitnesses testify to the treasonous act. These are the only ways in which someone can be convicted for treason. Any other form of confession or eyewitness testimony, such as a confession given outside of court or two eyewitnesses who heard the individual talk about committing treason, would not be sufficient for conviction.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these apply to presidential elections?

    • People in each state vote directly for the president

    • Electors are the official voters for the president

    • The candidate with the most votes in a state receives all the electoral votes for that state

    • Candidates split electoral votes in each state based on their percents in the population

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Electors are the official voters for the president
    A. The candidate with the most votes in a state receives all the electoral votes for that state
    Explanation
    In presidential elections, electors are the official voters for the president. This means that instead of the people directly voting for the president, they vote for a group of electors who then cast their votes on behalf of the people. Additionally, the candidate with the most votes in a state receives all the electoral votes for that state. This is known as the winner-takes-all system, where the winning candidate receives all the electoral votes from a particular state, regardless of the margin of victory.

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