Government Institutions

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

435

Which of the following president is most responsible for expanding the power of the presidency through the use of executive orders?

Andrew Jackson

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Both hear cases from lower courts.

What is a difference between the president's formal and informal powers?

Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.

Read the quote from President Theodore Roosevelt's autobiography. My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do so. What did President Roosevelt believe about the powers of the president?

Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members

Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests

What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?

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

Which best explains how the structure of the executive office of the president helps fulfill Presidency's office's role?

The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

Which of the following is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

a judge and jury.

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

a panel of judges

A losing party in a federal trial court can

appeal to a higher federal court.

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

How does the Speaker exercise power over a committee?

by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

How can the Senate limit the power of the House?

by not approving the House's bills

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision

can take the case to a higher court.

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

civil and criminal issues.

Which is the proper order of a bill becoming a law after it is introduced in the Senate?

committee, debate, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action

Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

creating laws

A challenge that modern presidents face is

leading their political party.

A type of jurisdiction that state and local trial courts have is

limited jurisdiction

Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House?

majority leader

Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

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

An enumerated power the president is

nominating and appointing officials.

The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

signing executive orders

A senator's term of office is

six years

A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to

small claims court

If a college student broke into a rival school in the neighboring town and damaged property in one of the computer labs, the case would most likely be heard by a

state trial court

In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

the Speaker of the House

Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

the majority party

The leader of the Senate is

the majority party leader.

The number of representatives from a state could increase if

the state population increased

Which shows a president's involvement in civic life?

throwing the first pitch at a baseball game

The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

to impeach a government official

How long is a representative's term of office?

two years

A senator can delay or impede a bill by

using a filibuster.