US Politics Quiz

US Politics Boxes Quiz

What is the ‘Supremacy Clause’?:
Which article outlines the amendment process?:
Which article outlines the ratification process?:
How many constitutional amendments have there been?:
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?:
The US Constitution is c______, e_______ and j______.
What does the ‘elastic clause’ allow?:

Give an example of its use:

Why has it been criticised?:

Describe two issues arising from the vagueness of the Constitution:


List three enumerated powers held by Congress:




List two enumerated powers held by the President:


What is the enumerated power of the courts?:

Give one implied power of Congress, the President and the Courts:




Describe the two sources of an amendment proposal:


It is then ratified by:
Both the federal government and states must a____.
Describe three advantages of the amendment process:




Describe three disadvantages of the amendment process:

, Define federalism:


Define separation of powers:


Describe the checks and balances powers of the executive:

Describe the checks and balances powers of the legislative:

Describe the checks and balances powers of the judiciary:

Define bipartisanship:

Define limited government:

Describe two functions of the Senate:


Describe two functions of the HoR:


How many members does the Senate contain?:
How many members does the HoR contain?:
Describe the four constitutional powers of Congress:




Describe the three exclusive powers of the HoR:




Describe the four exclusive powers of the Senate:




How are Congressional elections representative?:

Describe the importance of midterms: