BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
The President may serve a maximum of ___ terms in office.
2
The President has traveled out of the country in order to strengthen the trading bonds with Japan. What is this presidential responsibility known as?
Establishing diplomatic relations
Article III of the Constitution constitution nominated tax court statutory construction nullify
Gives power to the judicial system of courts Guideline document in judicial review Chosen, appointed Court established by Congress Interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations Negate, destroy
Which governmental branch establishes or retracts laws?
Legislative
Government Printing Office judicial branch 100 435 legislative branch ambassador
Maintained by the legislative branch Can create, alter, or repeal laws Number of senators in Senate Number of representatives in House Interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations A diplomat who resides in the country where he represents his country
Select all of the offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office.
National Security Council Office of Policy Development
Select the statements that are true.
The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system.
The______________ court is also known as the court of appeals.
circuit
Of the three branches of government, the President is under the direct responsibility of the legislative branch.
false
The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.
false
The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the Pentagon.
false
To ________ a new law means to explain the meaning of that law, or to clarify the definition of that law.
interpret
The Supreme Court is the highest law in the land and is part of the ____________ branch of the government.
judicial
Mark the statement that is NOT true.
not true: The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government; this branch mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them. true: The executive department is divided into 13 divisions which include the National Security Council. The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. The President is also known as the chief of state and performs ceremonial duties around the countries.. The President serves a term of four years at a time.
The _________________ uses judicial review to make decisions as to whether any law passed by Congress or state legislatures stays within the guidelines of the Constitution.
supreme court
The President is also known as the chief executive.
true
The President is the head of all the Armed Forces.
true