UNIT EXAM

Name ____________
The exam is made up of multiple choice, true false, and short answer questions.
Multiple choice 2 points each
1. Which of these is not a power of the President
a.
b.
c.
d.

Veto
Declare war
Appoint Federal Judges
Grant Pardons

2. In Federalist no.10 James Madison writes "Faction is to liberty as air is to fire" Which
statement best describes Faction is to Liberty.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Two political parties debating an issue until an agreement is made

All should strive to share similar viewpoints
Standing firm to your beliefs
Factions cause disunity

3. How many members comprise the U.S. Congressional Delegation for Arizona
a.
b.
c.
d.

9
15
12
11

4. In 1832, President Jackson was quoted saying "John Marshall has made his decision; now let
him enforce it," Jackson said this in reference to;
a.
b.
c.
d.

The Court having neither sword nor purse

Jackson granting the Court power to enforce the ruling
The states being forced to comply with the ruling
Chief Justice Marshall being removed from the court

5. An impeachment trial is overseen by

a.
b.
c.
d.

The Supreme Court

The United States House of Representatives
The President's Cabinet
The United States Senate

True / False 2 points each

6. Judicial Review was established in the court Opinion for Johnston v. Madison T/F
7. A 2/3 majority is needed in both Houses for a Constitutional amendment T/F
8. The Supreme Court has the power to hear cases between the States T/F
9. In order to be elected to the House of Representatives, a candidate must have lived in his or
her state for 7 years T/F
10. Members of the United States Senate were originally elected by the State Legislatures T/F

Short Answer 5 points each

You are the newest member of the White House Counsel. The President wants to appoint his
friend Lisa to be the Secretary of the Interior but knows that the nomination will never pass the
Senate hearings. He is thinking about appointing her during the Senate recess so that he will
have more time to think of his strategy but wants your opinion. Prepare a briefing for the
President about the pros and cons of a recess appointment and advise the President of any other
options he may use.

You just told your baby brother Jimmy that the Supreme Court gets to decide if laws are
Constitutional or Unconstitutional and that the Justices are allowed to serve for the rest of their
lives. Jimmy is appalled by this and says "That sounds like an Oligarchy to me!" Explain to
Jimmy why his fears are unfounded and why he doesn't need to worry.

Your friend Jenny decides to skip class to go fishing. Jenny calls you after class complaining
that she got a ticket from the U.S Forest service for fishing without a license. She complains to
you that "The Constitution doesn't say that I need a fishing license! How can they do this?" How
would you justify the ticket to Jenny? Relate your justification to our class discussion on the
powers of Congress.