Multiple Choice

Question

What is a main difference in powers among the branches of the federal government?
(1 point)
Responses

whether its officers can be impeached
whether its officers can be impeached

the length of terms of office
the length of terms of office

the ability to pass laws without the consent of other branches
the ability to pass laws without the consent of other branches

whether they make new laws or work with existing ones

Answer 1

The main difference in powers among the branches of the federal government is the ability to pass laws without the consent of other branches. Each branch has its own distinct powers and responsibilities, and the legislative branch (Congress) primarily has the power to make laws, while the executive and judicial branches have different functions that require them to interact with or respond to those laws.

Answer 2

Which of the following correctly orders the steps by which a bill becomes a law?
(1 point)
Responses

Congress approves bill, president approves bill, committee approves bill
Congress approves bill, president approves bill, committee approves bill

committee approves bill, Congress approves bill, president approves bill
committee approves bill, Congress approves bill, president approves bill

committee approves bill, president approves bill, Congress approves bill
committee approves bill, president approves bill, Congress approves bill

president approves bill, Congress approves bill, committee approves bil

Answer 3

The correct order of the steps by which a bill becomes a law is: committee approves bill, Congress approves bill, president approves bill.

1. The bill is reviewed and approved by a committee.
2. It is then voted on and approved by Congress (both the House of Representatives and the Senate).
3. Finally, it is presented to the president for approval or veto.

Answer 4

Which of the following is most likely the reason that the U.S. Constitution requires so many steps in the impeachment process?
(1 point)
Responses

The framers tried to discourage the president from vetoing too many laws.
The framers tried to discourage the president from vetoing too many laws.

The framers wanted to make sure that presidents could never be removed from office.
The framers wanted to make sure that presidents could never be removed from office.

The framers did not trust Congress to make good laws.
The framers did not trust Congress to make good laws.

The framers wanted to ensure that presidents were not removed from office unfairly.

Answer 5

The most likely reason that the U.S. Constitution requires so many steps in the impeachment process is: The framers wanted to ensure that presidents were not removed from office unfairly.

This reflects their intention to provide a thorough and deliberate process that protects against arbitrary or politically motivated removals, ensuring that the grounds for impeachment are serious and justified.

Answer 6

Which of these is not a power of the president?
(1 point)
Responses

make laws
make laws

veto laws
veto laws

oversee the military
oversee the military

make official appointments
make official appointments

Answer 7

The option that is not a power of the president is: make laws.

While the president can influence the legislative process and has the power to veto laws passed by Congress, the actual creation of laws is the responsibility of the legislative branch (Congress).