American Politics and US Constitution Unit 3 Test
What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?
It established a loose constructionist view of the necessary and proper clause.
What is an example of a state exercising a concurrent power?
Issuing bonds to fund an infrastructure project
How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress?
It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal proportions method.
What is true about the U.S. court system?
It is a dual system with a federal court system and courts in each state.
What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress?
It is used to determine the number of House representatives for each state.
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution?
Originating congressional spending bills
What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of government?
The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court nominees.
What describes the Supreme Court's use of the judicial principle of stare decisis?
The Supreme Court's precedents are treated as established law.
Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees?
They recommend how specific funds are allocated
What is the general purpose of the president making recess appointments?
To fill cabinet vacancies while bypassing Senate approval
Which type of power is a state's power to tax?
A concurrent power
Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives?
Andrew Johnson for firing his secretary of war
Which presidential power can be directly restricted by Congress?
Appointing cabinet members
What is an example of a state exercising its reserve power?
Establishing laws to regulate businesses in the state