Unit 4

Which statement describes the majority party's power when it comes to Senate committees? All committees must report daily to the majority leader. All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party. The majority party can refuse to accept the committee's conclusions. The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.

All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

How are state and federal appellate courts similar? Both hear cases from lower courts. Both have judges and juries. Both hear civil cases only. Both hear all cases brought to them.

Both hear cases from lower courts.

Why is cloture very difficult to achieve? Senators are famous for their debating prowess and would not easily give up to cloture. The two-thirds vote of the Senate is almost impossible to attain. Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority. Senators usually wish to continue the discussion, and work hard to prevent members from voting for cloture.

Cloture can only be achieved by a three-fifths vote, and parties don't usually have that kind of majority.

Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate? Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president. Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus. Independent executive agencies are headed by a secretary who advises the president. Independent executive agencies belong to the cabinet.

Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.

What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process? It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official. It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office. It holds a trial to present evidence against an official on the charges of impeachment. It decides whether the official is guilty and should be removed from office.

It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.

Why does California have the most seats in the House? It is the state with the largest population. It is the state with the largest land area. Its smallest districts are the most populated. Its major cities are the most populated.

It is the state with the largest population.

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers? It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch. It makes clear the president's role as head of the office of the president. It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders. It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.

Which statement correctly describes the Senate? It's the lower chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the lower chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.

It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members.

Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury? Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them. Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth. Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties. Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.

Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.

Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members? House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards. House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members. Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests. Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.

Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.

The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the Sergeant at Arms. Majority Whip. Speaker of the House. President of the House.

Speaker of the House.

Read Vice President Aaron Burr's quote about the Senate. [The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption. What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate? The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord. The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action. The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government. The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.

The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House? The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom. The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom. The Speaker is at the top, and the whips are at the bottom. The floor leaders are at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

What is the last step in the lawmaking process? The Senate has to approve it. The president has to sign it. The people have to vote on it. The legislature has to veto it.

The president has to sign it.

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff? The president uses mass media to speak to Congress. The president uses mass media to gain support for policies. The president uses mass media to issue executive orders. The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency? The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world. The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress. The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress. The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.

The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.

How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies? They have larger staffs. They are more specialized. They maintain national security. They create rules and regulations.

They are more specialized.

Which statement is true about joint committees? They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill. They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies. They contain members of both major political parties. They are controlled by members of the majority party.

They contain members of both major political parties.

Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation? a radio station a college a bank a supermarket

a bank

Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices? the vice president a senator a cabinet member the chief of staff

a cabinet member

If a person in Idaho buys a faulty camera from a company in Texas, which court would most likely handle the case first? a state trial court in Idaho a state appellate court in Texas a federal trial court a federal appellate court

a federal trial court

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have a judge and jury. a judge only. a jury only. a panel of judges.

a judge and jury.

Support staff in the executive office of the president include administrators. cabinet members. reporters. party leaders

administrators.

In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as a trial court. a circuit court. an appellate court. a superior court.

an appellate court.

A losing party in a federal trial court can appeal to the US Supreme Court. appeal to a higher federal court. ask for a retrial in the same court. ask for a different judge in the same court.

appeal to a higher federal court.

The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to approve international treaties. advise during negotiations. have the president of the Senate sign the treaty. negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.

approve international treaties.

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system? assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court

assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

How does the Speaker exercise power over a committee? by preventing a committee from meeting by rejecting the findings of the committee by appointing the chair and a majority of the members by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee

by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

How can the Senate limit the power of the House? by not sending bills to the House by not approving the House's bills by being the upper chamber by having six-year terms

by not approving the House's bills

A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that can authorize similar action in the future. can stop similar action in the future. assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.

can authorize similar action in the future.

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision can take the case to another state's court. can take the case to a different trial court. can take the case to a higher court. can take the case to a federal court.

can take the case to a higher court.

US District Courts hear federal cases involving state and local issues. civil and state issues. civil and criminal issues. criminal and international issues.

civil and criminal issues.

Which task is part of the president's role as commander in chief? appointing ambassadors deploying troops negotiating treaties granting pardons

deploying troops

In addition to support staff, the executive office of the president includes US ambassadors. the vice president. cabinet advisers. economic advisers.

economic advisers.

Which is the most accurate description of the executive office of the president? groups of advisers who help the chief of staff groups of advisers who help the president groups of advisers who oversee national security groups of advisers who oversee the economy

groups of advisers who help the president

The purpose of the office of the president is to help run the government. sign or veto pending legislation. nominate or appoint officials. advise the president on education.

help run the government.

What is the Senate's only defense to a filibuster? calling a recess invoking cloture ending the session ignoring the person

invoking cloture

A challenge that modern presidents face is leading their political party. issuing executive orders. recognizing foreign nations. granting pardons.

leading their political party.

Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House? president pro tempore president of the Senate majority leader majority whip

majority leader

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest? president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader

majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate

Which best describes the primary function of the Senate? trying impeached officials approving presidential appointments approving international treaties making laws

making laws

Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives? serving on committees meeting with constituents voting on bills speaking on the House floor

meeting with constituents

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have? limited original appellate general

original

Which is the best method for a senator to have power in making legislation? serving on a committee meeting with constituents meeting with state officials confirming federal appointments

serving on a committee

Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency? setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards creating the nation's money creating Medicare and Medicaid acting as a liaison between the US and other nations

setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards

Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive? appointing generals negotiating treaties deploying troops signing bills

signing bills

The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by signing legislation. signing executive orders. using mass media. using appointed officials.

signing executive orders.

A main difference between state and federal courts is state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state. state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states. state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents. state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States? supports and advises the president leads legislative departments nominates and advises the president leads all branches of the military

supports and advises the president

Which executive agency would most likely investigate cases of espionage? the Central Intelligence Agency the Department of State the Department of Defense the Securities and Exchange Commission

the Central Intelligence Agency

Which executive department would most likely try to stop a terrorist attack? the Department of Justice the Department of State the Department of Homeland Security the Department of Defense

the Department of Homeland Security

Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI are part of the Department of Homeland Security. the Department of Justice. the Department of the Treasury. the Department of Defense.

the Department of Justice.

The executive department that deals most with foreign countries is the Department of Defense. the Department of State. the Department of Labor. the Department of Commerce.

the Department of State.

The executive department that regulates airlines is the Department of Transportation. the Department of Homeland Security. the Department of the Interior. the Department of Commerce.

the Department of Transportation.

In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda? the Majority Whip the Majority Floor Leader the Speaker of the House the Committee Chair

the Speaker of the House

A trial court in the federal system is the US Supreme Court. the US Court of Appeals. the US Court of Common Pleas. the US Court of Claims.

the US Court of Claims.

Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees? the executive branch. the State Department. the legislative branch. the Department of Defense.

the executive branch.

The leader of the Senate is the sergeant at arms. the majority party whip. the majority party leader. the president of the Senate.

the majority party leader.

The role of the president has evolved over time because the needs of the nation have changed. the role of the executive branch has changed. the role of Congress has changed. the needs of the chief of staff have changed.

the needs of the nation have changed.

Cabinet members offer advice to the president. the vice president. the chief of staff. the Senate leader.

the president.

The number of representatives from a state could increase if the number of representatives from another state increased. the number of districts in the state increased. the number of senators increased. the state population increased.

the state population increased.

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is to be the leader of the Senate. to assign all joint committee members. to act as assistant to the party leader when needed. to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority to hear certain kinds of cases. to make decisions based on the law. to hear arguments from different parties. to make decisions based on precedents.

to hear certain kinds of cases.

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives? to amend a bill to impeach a government official to check the power of the president to review a tax bill the Senate has proposed

to impeach a government official

Read the quote from a member of the House. In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country. —Representative Mike Honda California District 17S San Jose, CA To which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer? to propose and draft state laws to hire and manage staff in Washington D.C. and in the district to meet with constituents in Washington D.C. and in the district to serve on committees in the House

to meet with constituents in Washington D.C. and in the district