Assignment

QUESTION 1

1. Alexander Hamilton was a leading anti-Federalist and critic of the new presidency 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 2

1. Under the Constitution, the president and the Congress share the power to "declare war": 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 3

1. The Constitution provides that the Senate can override a presidential pardon by a 2/3 vote 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 4

1. The president's power of the veto is found in Article I of the Constitution. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 5

1. While presidents appoint Supreme Court justices, Governor Besehear appoints judges to the tthe federal district courts that are in Kentucky

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 6

1. Under the original Constitution, presidents could serve an unlimited number of terms. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 7

1. Federal judges have liftetime appointments. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 8

1. Under the Constitution, states are required to hold popular elections in order to award their electoral votes. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 9

1. The President Pro Tempore  is the most powerful member of the United States Senate. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 10

1. The Constitution requires the president to deliver an annual speech to Congress, the "State of the Union". 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 11

1. The Speaker of the House  is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives.

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 12

1. If the House and Senate pass slightly different versions of a bill, both versions go to the president who then decides which, if either, version he wants to sign. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 13

1. A 2/3 positive vote is required for the Senate to ratify treaties. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 14

1. Proportionally speaking, the Electoral College favors the larger states. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 15

1. The president can negotiate and sign treaties on behalf of the United States, although those treaties require Senate ratification. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 16

1. The president, as commander-in-chief, has the authority to fire military officers, including top-ranking generals. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 17

1. Committee Chairs in the House of Representatives are evenly split between the two parties. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 18

1. Proposed legislation typically goes through the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives, but not in the Senate. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 19

1. The Electoral College is still part of the U.S. Constitution. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 20

1. The Constitution gives the federal government authority over the nation's postal system. 

 True

 False

2 points   

QUESTION 21

1. Explain the importance of party control in Congress.

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QUESTION 22

1. Discuss briefly the main powers Congress is given under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. 

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QUESTION 23

1. Briefly outline the leadership positions in both houses of Congress. 

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QUESTION 24

1. What are the Vice-President's constitutional roles and powers?

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QUESTION 25

1. Please discuss the creation of the presidency at the Constitutional Convention.  What were the major issues and how were they resolved?   Under the Constitution, what are the powers, duties and responsibilities of the president?   Be thorough, specific and detailed.  

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QUESTION 26

1. Please discuss in detail the process of a bill becoming a law.  Be very thorough and detailed. 

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