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Grade 10 US Government
Where can a new bill be introduced?
  1. House of Representatives
  2. Senate
  3. Both the House of Representatives and Senate
Grade 10 US Government
What was the "Supremacy Clause" in the US Constitution?
  1. States have general power to legislate in areas that have delegated to the national government
  2. Makes clear that the Constitution is enforceable as law by judges and is not merely a statement of political or moral rules
  3. US Congress and all federal laws and treaties are superior to conflicting provisions of state constitutions and laws – this is the principle of national supremacy
  4. This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States
Grade 10 US Government
Federal Judges can hold their position for life.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 10 US Government
Which of the following describes the government of the United States?
  1. Parliamentary, representative, unitary
  2. Unitary, presidential, parliamentary
  3. Dictatorship, parliamentary, representative
  4. Federal, presidential, representative
Grade 10 US Government
How do you lose your citizenship to the U.S.?
  1. treason
  2. losing your job
  3. failing a test
Grade 10 US Government
Under the U.S. Constitution which powers belong to the states?
  1. Provide schooling and education
  2. Provide protection (police)
  3. Provide safety (fire departments)
  4. All of the above
Grade 10 US Government
How long does a judge serve for?
  1. 5 years
  2. until they are not elected anymore
  3. until they retire (life)
Grade 10 US Government
A legally recognized member of a country.
  1. immigrant
  2. citizen
  3. alien
  4. native-born
Grade 10 US Government
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
  1. The Joint Chief of Staff
  2. The Department of Defense
  3. Homeland Security
  4. The President
Grade 10 US Government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
  1. Checks and balances
  2. The courts
  3. Separation of Powers
  4. Both a and c
Grade 10 US Government
The number of members in the Senate is:
  1. 50
  2. 118
  3. 100
  4. 435
Grade 10 US Government
What is the purpose of government?
  1. To organize people's lives
  2. To force people to live in the same area
  3. To control the lives of people
  4. To make and enforce public policies
Grade 10 US Government
What are the three levels of government?
  1. Provincial, legislative, and municipal
  2. Federal, provincial, and municipal
  3. Federal, provincial, and legislative
  4. Provincial, Conservative, and Municipal
Grade 10 US Government
What does the Constitution do?
  1. sets up the government
  2. defines the government
  3. protects basic rights of Americans
  4. all of the above
Grade 10 US Government
The Nineteenth Amendment allowed
  1. voting for women
  2. federal income tax
  3. direct election of senators
  4. prohibition of liquor
Grade 10 US Government
Who actually wrote the U.S. Constitution?
  1. James Madison
  2. Gouverneur Morris
  3. George Washington
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien
  5. None of the Above
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