Government and Economics Unit 2

The First Amendment also gives the citizen the right to "petition the government for a redress of grievances." Redress means _____.

correcting a wrong that was done

Of the three branches of government, the President is under the direct responsibility of the _____ branch.

executive

Anyone may draft a bill and introduce legislation. T/F

false

The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the Pentagon. T/F

false

The time when Congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties is known as down time. T/F

false

If a bill is approved by the committee and has survived a Senate vote, where will it be sent next? 1: House of Representatives 2: Supreme Court 3: President

1

The President may serve a maximum of _____ terms in office.

2

Which article of the Constitution grants powers to the legislative system?

Article I

The judicial system of courts derives its powers from _____ of the Constitution.

Article III

In the judicial system, there are twelve _____ courts, which rank second highest in terms of authority.

Circuit

Judicial review is an action taken by the Supreme Court. It makes decisions as to whether any law passed by Congress or state legislatures stays within the guidelines of the _____.

Constitution

refused to sign the Constitution

George Mason

presided over the Constitutional Convention

George Washington

Which governmental branch establishes or retracts laws?

Legislative

Select all the boxes that do NOT apply to the Fourth Amendment. a. Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. b. The people should not be subjected to unreasonable search and seizures. c. School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen. d. Warrants are only issued upon probable cause.

a c

In any minor change by one house of Congress, the next usual step is for the legislation to go back to the first house for _____.

concurrence

The Vice President is the head of all the Armed Forces. T/F

false

The executive branch is one of the three branches of the U.S. government; this branch mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds them. T/F

false

The legislative branch enforces the laws. T/F

false

Amendment Nine talks about the enumeration of rights. Enumeration means a _____.

list

The right to peaceably assemble is found in the First Amendment. T/F

true

What do we call the Constitutional amendments that protect the rights of the individual? 1: Bill of Rights 2: Articles of Confederation 3: Declaration of Independence 4: Natural Rights

1

The number of the Constitutional Amendment giving the states freedoms and control is Amendment number _____.

10

In what year did 39 delegates sign the Constitution?

1787

The Constitution was completed in 1776. T/F

false

Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the different states on the basis of their population at the _____.

most recent U.S. Census

The government is not allowed to harass or annoy a church in their worship. To harass or annoy is to _____.

persecute

If the President doesn't want to deal with a bill and lets it sit for _____ days while Congress is in session, it automatically becomes law.

ten

The Bill of Rights are made up of _____ amendments.

ten

Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada must honor the Indian Reservation treaties that were drawn up by the American Government for the Indian Nations. T/F

true

Hearings provide the opportunity to hear the views of various experts, other public officials, supporters and even opponents of a bill. T/F

true

If a state is not in conflict with the U.S. Constitution or acts of Congress, it can work in a fairly wide-range of areas. T/F

true

In 1998, the move concerning the impeachment hearings of President Clinton started in the House of Representatives. T/F

true

The President is the head of all the Armed Forces. T/F

true

If a committee does not act on a bill, it's the same as if they would have _____.

voted it down

In 1962 the Supreme Court took a stand of neutrality towards: 1: free speech among students in parochial schools. 2: a prayer requirement in public schools. 3: funding for transportation to parochial schools.

2

Which statement is true? 1: A bill moves from the House to the White House. 2: H.R. signifies a House bill and S. a Senate bill. 3: The President pro tempore gives the final vote on a bill. 4: A standing bill is one that has been passed as a law. 5: Repealing a bill means the Senate is fixing it up.

2

Check the one thing that is NOT true about the Electoral College. 1: The College is made up of people selected by the states. 2: Those designated to perform this task are known as the electors. 3: The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College. 4: The College makes the decision of electing the President of the United States.

3

a signer of the Constitution

Ben Franklin

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is part of the: a. judiciary branch of the government. b. executive branch of the government. c. legislative branch of the government.

a

State licensing involves: a. marriages b. dental practices c. auto registration d. real estate brokers e. senators f. lawyers

a b c d f

What is NOT true about the judiciary system? 1: The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the President's approval. 2: The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. 3: The Tax Court is a part of the judiciary system. 4: The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is a part of the judiciary system. 5: Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life.

1

Check the one thing that is true about a state's public safety service. 1: A library would be included in the public safety service. 2: State elections are performed under this jurisdiction. 3: A hospital would be included in the public safety service. 4: Treaties are created under the public safety's scrutiny.

3

The Second Amendment gives the citizen the right to: 1: face his accuser in court. 2: have a jury trial in civil cases. 3: keep and bear arms.

3

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the Vice President is not present? 1: The President 2: Speaker of the House 3: President pro tempore 4: Ambassador to the U.N. 5: First Lady

3

What Virginia delegate was one of the most powerful influences on the writing of the Constitution? 1: Jefferson Davis 2: Patrick Henry 3: John Hancock 4: George Mason

4

Which amendment includes the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right of the people to peaceably assemble? 1: Amendment 4 2: Amendment 2 3: Amendment 3 4: Amendment 1

4

Which statement is NOT true? 1: Either the House or Senate can introduce a bill. 2: A bill that becomes a law is called legislation. 3: Sponsor: A member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation 4: Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress. 5: Discussing and even arguing over points of a matter is called debating.

4

Mark the statement that is NOT true. 1: The President is also known as the chief executive. 2: The executive department is divided into 13 divisions. 3: The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. 4: The President is also known as the chief of state. 5: The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.

5

Which statement is true? 1: A sitting bill is a bill that is in the midst of active progress. 2: An override needs a three-fourths vote. 3: A conference committee is formed only for re-election purposes. 4: The British Parliament gets a chance to vote on U.S. Congressional bills every other year. 5: A chamber is a legislative meeting hall.

5

Which amendment prevents excessive bail or fines, or cruel and unusual punishments to the individual?

8

This amendment tells us that the presence of the list of freedoms doesn't mean "if it's not written here, you don't have the right." Americans have other freedoms than those in the Bill of Rights.

9

Who nominates a justice for Supreme Court?

President

The _____ has 100 members and the _____ has 435 members.

Senate House

Select the statements that are true. a. The judiciary system is established by the Constitution. b. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. c. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system. d. Congress is considering increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court to twelve. e. The U.S. Supreme Court answers to the International Court.

a b c

Select the FOUR government agencies maintained by the legislative branch. a. Library of Congress b. Congressional Budget Office c. General Accounting Office d. Government Printing Office e. Office of Health, Safety, and Security f. Secret Service g. Bureau of Indian Affairs h. Bureau of Labor Statistics

a b c d

Check the boxes which describe the work of the Constitution: a. It lays out the general method for electing a President. b. It deals with the guidelines for bankruptcy among corporations. c. It deals with establishing copyrights for inventors. d. It deals with anti-trust laws.

a c

Put a check beside all of the offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office. a. National House of State Representatives b. National Security Council c. Office of Policy Development d. Office of Management and Budget e. Council of Economic Advisors f. White House Office

b c d e f