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Ch. 14 and 15 Review

Ch. 14 and 15 Review. The U.S. Congress is made up of. A. 100 Representatives and 435 Senators B. 435 Representatives and 100 Senators C. 9 Justices and 538 electors D. 538 Justices and 9 electors. What gives Congress the authority to make all laws “necessary and proper ”.

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Ch. 14 and 15 Review

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  1. Ch. 14 and 15 Review

  2. The U.S. Congress is made up of • A. 100 Representatives and 435 Senators • B. 435 Representatives and 100 Senators • C. 9 Justices and 538 electors • D. 538 Justices and 9 electors

  3. What gives Congress the authority to make all laws “necessary and proper” • A. Declaration of Independence • B. The Supreme Court • C. The Elastic Clause • D. The Governor

  4. The executive branch is made up of the … • A. President and Vice President • B. 15 Cabinet Departments • C. Federal Agencies • D. All of the Above

  5. The greatest power of the U.S. Supreme Court is that of • A. Impeachment • B. Judicial Review • C. Apportionment • D. “Necessary and Proper”

  6. The law making body of the state of Mississippi is the state • A. Supreme Court • B. Executive Branch • C. Legislature • D. None of these

  7. Mississippi’s senate and house meet in the • A. Archives Building • B. Old Capitol • C. Historical Museum • D. New Capitol

  8. Who chooses the president? • A. The people • B. Electoral College • C. Governors • D. None of the Above

  9. How many counties are there in Mississippi? • A. 52 • B. 65 • C. 82 • D. 152

  10. How many people are in the U.S. House of Representatives? • A. 100 • B. 535 • C. 435 • D. 135

  11. How many people are in the U.S Senate? • A. 100 • B. 535 • C. 435 • D. 135

  12. The chief law enforcement officer of a county is the • A. Senator • B. Mayor • C. Alderman • D. Sheriff

  13. Mississippi is considered a(n) __________ state. • A. Urban • B. Rural • C. Rich • D. None of these

  14. Municipal governments come in which of the following forms? • A. Mayor-Council • B. Commission • C. Council-Manager • D. All of these

  15. What is the term for expanding boundaries of a city? • A. Charter • B. Annexation • C. Homestead Exemption • D. Municipality

  16. Which is not a requirement to run for the U.S. House of Representatives? • A. 25 years old • B. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years • C. A resident of state he/she represents • D. A registered voter in their district

  17. The U.S. House of Representatives has the power to • A. Ratify treaties • B. Confirm appointments • C. Raise revenue • D. Try impeached officials

  18. How many members does the Electoral College have? • A. 50 • B. 100 • C. 435 • D. 538

  19. The requirements to run for president in the U.S. include • A. Natural born citizen • B. Lawyer • C. At least 30 years of age • D. Resident of U.S. for at least 10 years

  20. Which list describes the line of succession to the presidency • A. Vice Pres., Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary of Homeland Security • B. VP, President Pro Tempore of Senate, Speaker of House, Secretary of Defense • C. VP, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore, Secretary of State • D. VP, Speaker of the House, Majority leader of Senate, Secretary of State.

  21. How are justices on the Supreme Court selected? • A. Elected by people • B. Appointed by president • C. Chosen by Senate • D. Chosen by Electoral College

  22. What federal circuit court district is Mississippi in? • A. 2nd • B. 3rd • C. 4th • D. 5th

  23. The current constitution of Mississippi was written in what year? • A. 1800 • B. 1890 • C. 1919 • D. 1945

  24. How many days does a regular session of the MS legislature lasts? • A. 80 • B. 90 • C. 100 • D. 120

  25. How long may a governor of MS serve? • A. 4 years • B. 8 years • C. 10 years • D. As long as they wish to

  26. One of the first two counties was? • A. Adams • B. Claiborne • C. Hinds • D. Hancock

  27. Mississippi counties are governed by? • A. Board of Supervisors • B. County Commissioners • C. County Managers • D. Mayors

  28. Which is not a municipality? • A. Town • B. City • C. Village • D. County

  29. Another name for a city council is • A. Board of Supervisors • B. Board of Education • C. Board of Alderman • D. Board of Regulators

  30. How can citizens stop an annexation? • A. By voting against the issue • B. By refusing to sign a petition • C. By filing a lawsuit • D. By recalling the mayor

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