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3 BRANCHES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
The "necessary and proper" clause of the Constitution is also known as
the Ans: elastic clause
What role do lobbyists play in the function of politics & government?
Ans: represent interest groups and try to convince legislators of their
position
The office of the President of the United States is limited to two 4 year
terms. Which choice best names the amendment that protects this
limitation? Ans: 22nd amendment
What check can the executive branch place on Congress? Ans: It can
veto proposed laws.
Which court case established "separate, but equal"? Ans: Plessy vs.
Ferguson
President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro
Tempore; This list describes which of the following Ans: Presidential
Succession
"He shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United
States and of the Militia of the States, when called into the actual Service
of the United States, he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the
principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject
relating to the duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have the
Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United
States, except in cases of Impeachment." Ans: President
Which of the following is an example of checks & balances using all 3
branches? Ans: Impeachment trial of a president
This controversial system provides the more populous states with greater
influence in national elections? Ans: Electoral College
3 BRANCHES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
The "necessary and proper" clause of the Constitution is also known as
the Ans: elastic clause
What role do lobbyists play in the function of politics & government?
Ans: represent interest groups and try to convince legislators of their
position
The office of the President of the United States is limited to two 4 year
terms. Which choice best names the amendment that protects this
limitation? Ans: 22nd amendment
What check can the executive branch place on Congress? Ans: It can
veto proposed laws.
Which court case established "separate, but equal"? Ans: Plessy vs.
Ferguson
President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro
Tempore; This list describes which of the following Ans: Presidential
Succession
"He shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United
States and of the Militia of the States, when called into the actual Service
of the United States, he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the
principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject
relating to the duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have the
Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United
States, except in cases of Impeachment." Ans: President
Which of the following is an example of checks & balances using all 3
branches? Ans: Impeachment trial of a president
This controversial system provides the more populous states with greater
influence in national elections? Ans: Electoral College
