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Molodets [167]
3 years ago
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_____1. If the House of Representatives passed a bill and then the Senate rejects the proposed bill, this illustrates which of t

he following?
A. our system of bicameralism provides a check within the legislative branch
B. the Supreme Court plays an important role in law-making
C. our system of unicameralism provides a check between multiple branches of government
D. the States play an important role in domestic policy

_____2. What is the significance of the necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution?
A. it has allowed Congress to stretch/expand its powers to adapt to a changing America
B. it has kept Congress in check but limiting its power to only expressed powers
C. it has given Congress the power to issue executive orders
D. it has given the Supreme Court the ultimate authority over the lawmaking process

_____3. Which statement best describes the important power of the majority party in the House and Senate?
A. they can issue executive orders
B. they can declare presidential acts unconstitutional
C. they can choose the leaders of every congressional committee
D. they can choose supreme court appointments

_____4. Which of the following is true about Congress?
A. only Congress has the power of judicial review
B. only Congress is mentioned in the U.S. Constitution
C. Congress has the all-important power to create law
D. Congress selects the Vice President

_____5. Former Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton states “…Congress simply isn’t set up to be efficient. It moves by inches for a very good reason- it was designed for deliberation, not speed.” What does he mean by this statement?
A. Congress should pass laws as quickly as possible with little deliberation
B. congressional committees are not necessary for law making
C. Congress is not ideally suited to create law
D. lengthy discussions allow for a more deliberative debate on issues


_____6. Which of the following is a position the President can fill because the President has the power of appointment?
A. Openings in the Supreme Court
B. Every U.S. House of Representatives position every 2 years
C. Every U.S. Senate position every 6 years
D. The Governors of each State every 4 years

_____7. The President’s Cabinet consists of
A. The Supreme Court
B. The Senate and House Majority leaders
C. 15 leaders of the Executive Departments
D. Governors of the 50 states

______8. President Bush sent U.S. troops to Iraq during his presidency. This is an example of which of the following roles fulfilled by the President?
A. Party Chief
B. Commander-in-Chief
C. Chief of State
D. Chief Executive

______9. During the Russia investigation, President Trump wanted to withhold information based on protecting national security. This illustrates which power of the President that has developed over time?
A. executive privilege
B. military power
C. Executive Orders
D. power of appointments

_____10. Which of the following agencies prepares the federal budget, monitors agency spending, and serves as the most influential unit in the Executive Office of President?
A. Department of Housing and Urban Development
B. Office of Management and Budget
C. Office of U.S. Trade Representative
D. Congressional Office of Budget

_____11. Cases that involve one person suing another person for monetary compensation are known as a(n)
A. civil case
B. criminal case
C. family case
D. appellate case

_____12. The process of determining whether a law is constitutional or not is referred to as
A. judicial review
B. gerrymandering
C. executive privilege
D. filibuster

_____13. Which of the following allows for Supreme Court Justices to make decisions without outside influences?
A. Senate confirmation
B. lifetime terms
C. judicial restraint
D. state judicial ratification

_____14. In the Supreme Court of the United States, the term “rule of four” effectively means
A. there can be no fewer than four arguments pertaining to any one case
B. if 4 justices vote to hear a case, it will be heard.
C. at least four associate justices must be present in order to hear a case.
D. no fewer than four attorneys must be present when a case is argued

_____15. Which of the following is a Constitutional check on the Supreme Court?
A. the President can impeach justices
B. Senate must approve Supreme Court Justices
C. Congress can overturn a court ruling
D. the President can veto a court ruling
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