UNIT TEST REVIEW - US GOV.

What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights?

They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

a case appealed from a lower court

One of the powers the president has is the ability to

approve pardons.

Protection of habeas corpus means that

citizens cannot be held without legal action.

A public welfare service that the US government provides is

education

An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

federal laws are superior to state laws.

Which is the term used for the legislative branch setting aside or reversing a decision?

override

As part of the executive branch, the vice president

presides over the Senate.

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law?

sending it to the president

Who heads the judicial branch of government?

the Supreme Court

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

the legislative branch.

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

the states.

A responsibility of the vice president is

to become president if necessary.