A quiz testing you on your US politics knowledge - perfect for those studying for the Pearson Edexcel A-Level Government & Politics Exam.
Questions on: the Constitution, Congress, the President, the Courts, the amendment process, federalism, checks and balances, elections, party politics, the legi...
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:
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