Government Unit 3 Questions and answers

The four parts of the judicial system include the:

*Supreme Court *district courts Congress *Circuit Courts *Court of Veterans' Appeals Electoral College

Select the three statements that are true.

*The judiciary system is established by the Constitution. *Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. *There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system. Congress is considering increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court to twelve. The U.S. Supreme Court answers to the International Court.

Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada must honor the Native American reservation treaties drawn up by the ________ government for the Native American Nations

federal

Select the statement(s) that are NOT true.

*A President may be able to ignore the Congressional override of his veto, even if they have enough votes. *Discussing and even arguing over a legislation is called ordering a bill reported. *Sponsoring the bill means you must pay the Senator.

This article of the Constitution gives the legislature its powers _____.

*Article I Article IV Article VII Article X

Select the four agencies that are maintained by the legislative branch of the government.

*General Accounting Office Circuit Court *Printing Office *Library of Congress *Congressional Budget Office Federal Penitentiary

Which of the following are congressional powers? Select all that apply.

*coining money commanding the armed forces *overriding a presidential veto *making laws

A time when the good and bad aspects of a bill are discussed is a _____.

*hearing trial concurrence floor action

Legislation that is under the voting process in the House of Representatives is called a(n)_____.

*house bill brief article reported bill

Which statement is true?

A bill moves from the House to the White House. *H.R. signifies a House bill and S signifies a Senate bill. The president pro tempore gives the final vote on a bill. A standing bill is one that has been passed as a law.

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

Article III

Which statement is NOT true?

Either the House or Senate can introduce a bill. A bill that becomes a law is called legislation. A sponsor is a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. *Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress.

Which of the following allowed citizens to elect senators to Congress?

First Amendment Nineteenth Amendment *Seventeenth Amendment Tenth Amendment

_____ was a Virginia delegate and one of the most powerful influences on the writing of the Bill of Rights.

Franklin Washington Lincoln *Mason

_____ is a political scientist and author of Two Treatises on Civil Government who believed that government could exist without the consent of the governed and that the primary purpose of the state was to protect the rights of the citizen.

Hobbes *Locke Blackstone Montesquieu

__________ means that the subcommittee might make changes and add amendments before they recommend a bill to the full committee.

Marking up

_____ is the political scientist and author of Democracy in America believed that the delegation of government to the states was one of the strong points of the American system.

Mills Locke *de Tocqueville Montesquieu

Which of the following are offices under the jurisdiction of the executive office? Select all that apply.

National House of State Representatives *National Security Council *Office of Policy Development *Office of Management and Budget *Council of Economic Advisors *White House Office

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the _____.

Preamble *Bill of Rights Prologue Declaration of Independence

Which of the following might the government invest in to promote infrastructure growth?

R & D education health care *physical capital

A diplomat who resides in the country where the diplomat is in communication is a(n) _____.

Senator *ambassador justice parliamentarian

Which statement is NOT true?

Sponsor: A member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. *Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress. Discussing and even arguing over points of a matter is called debating.

Which constitutional amendment gives the states freedoms and control?

Tenth Amendment

Check the one thing that is NOT true about the Electoral College.

The College is made up of people selected by the states. Those designated to perform this task are known as the electors. *The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College. The College makes the decision of electing the president of the United States.

The Sixth Amendment gives a citizen of the U.S. a right to _______

a speedy trial

A brief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed is called a _____.

bill *draft mark up amendment

In which way is the freedom of speech and Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which made segregation illegal) similar?

both establish justice both provide for the common defense *both secure the freedoms of liberty both form a more perfect union

Ensuring ________ means ensuring peacefulness or calmness.

domestic tranquility

A brief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed is called a _________

draft

The _____ branch of government can create, alter, or repeal laws.

executive *legislative judicial

Either the House or Senate can ________ a bill.

introduce

Which of the following is part of the R&D process?

marketing a product *developing a hypothesis designing a logo manufacturing goods

The creation and maintenance of a state reservoir falls under the jurisdiction of __________

public works

Lawyers must pass a _______

state bar exam

A dentist would apply for a license with the _______

state government

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the vice president is not present?

the president speaker of the House *president pro tempore ambassador to the U.N.

It's a bad sign for your bill if _______

the subcommittee lets it sit

It's a bad sign for your bill if ________

the subcommittee lets it sit

The actual number of amendments that the leaders first proposed was _________ but two were not ratified at the time.

twelve

If you wanted to see a law making it mandatory for all 10th grade students to receive a computer from the government for educational purposes, ____.

you would have to convince your local state senator that it was a good idea you could meet with your House of Representative and ask him to buy all 10th graders computers *you could draft a piece of legislation then meet with the Representative or her staff and convince them to submit the legislation you would introduce the legislation on the Senate floor and hope your State's National Senator likes it and votes for it

State licensing is usually required for what reasons? Select all that apply

*marriages *dental practices *auto registration *real estate brokers senators *lawyers

Which of the following is NOT from the Bill of Rights?

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. *"The people are entitled these rights to protect against government, and no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.

Which of the following geographic regions is the wealthiest?

*Northeast South Midwest West

Select all the boxes that do NOT apply to the Fourth Amendment.

*Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. The people should not be subjected to unreasonable search and seizures . *School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen. Warrants are only issued upon probable cause.

Which of the following situations must all bills go through? Select all that apply.

*a piece of legislation is approved of and become a House Resolution (HR) or Senate bill (S) *the bill is reviewed by a committee made up of both Democrats and Republicans and "marked up" or amended to reflect the desires of the committee the bill foes to a judicial hearing where the legality of the bill is determined *a bill can be "killed" by a sub-committee *a bill travels a long road through subcommittees and hearings before it is even introduced on the House floor

Which of the following are investments the government might make in the economy? Select all that apply.

*building a highway *funding a pre-K program *creating a new technological device raising the tax rate for large corporations

A Senator and House Representative do NOT _____.

*debate each other regarding bills that have made it to the floor sit on sub-committees to determine the final wording and content of a bill can amend any bill that goes to committee can propose legislation then vote against it due to amendments that the sub-committee have attached to it

Which of the following are the benefits of innovation in society? Select all that apply.

*economic growth *public interest *better problem-solving decrease in crime rates

All of the following are categories of how the government invests in the revenue of the economy except _____.

*free enterprise physical capital education and training research and development

Select the ways in which a bill may die. Select all that apply.

*the Rules Committee or Senate Desk never assigns it an HR or S number a special interest group lobbies a Senator too much *a committee simply doesn't address it once it come to the committee the President lets it sit on her/his desk for too long *the bill the Senate passes is too different from the one the House passes and they cannot reconcile it into a comprehensive bill that satisfies both chambers

1.entrepreneurship 2.patent 3.intellectual property 4.venture capitalist 5.innovation 6.R&D

1.creating a business for profit 2.government-issued right to an invention 3.manuscript 4.investor 5.new idea 6.business research and development

1.debating 2.draft 3.hearings 4.House Bill 5.legislation 6.mark up 7.ordering a bill reported 8.sponsor

1.discussing, conversing, and even arguing over the points of a matter 2.a brief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed 3.a time when the good and bad aspects of a bill are discussed; includes written and verbal statements 4.legislation that is under the voting process in the House of Representatives 5.a bill that becomes a law 6.when a subcommittee makes changes and add amendments before they recommend a bill to proceed 7.when a subcommittee reads its recommendation to the rest of their house of Congress 8.a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation

1.infringed 2.quartered 3.ratified 4.search and seizure 5.warrant

1.disobeyed or violated 2.housed; supplied with home-like arrangements 3.authorized; put into legislation 4.law that gives authority to law enforcement to seize designated items for evidence of a crime 5.official judicial writing that authorizes a search

1.first 2.second 3.third 4.fourth 5.fifth 6.sixth 7.seventh 8.eighth

1.drafted into an actual bill 2.bill introduced at House or Senate desk 3.bill number assigned 4.bill referred to a committee 5. a hearing is held 6.the committee recommends ordering the bill reported 7.bill is placed on the House or Senate calendar 8.bill passes in one house and moves on to the other house of Congress

1.amended 2.Article 3.circuit courts 4.constitutionality 5.impeachment 6.judicial review 7.jury 8.nominate 9.nullify 10.overturn 11.statutory construction

1.improved; changed; made into a better quality. 2.The divisions of the Constitution addressing certain policies and laws set forth for the country. 3.Any one of the 12 courts of appeal in the various federal districts throughout the United States. 4.Whether the law or act is within the guidelines of the United States Constitution. 5.Charging an official with a misdeed. 6.Courts making decisions as to whether laws passed stay within the guidelines of the U.S. Constitution. 7.A group of citizens appointed to hear and decide upon a case presented in a court of law. 8.Choose; appoint. 9.Negate; destroy. 10.Reverse; change to the opposite position. 11.The act of the courts interpreting the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations.

1.expenditures 2.privatization 3.revenue 4.supply and demand 5.inflation 6.the Fed 7.capitalism 8.consumer 9.embargo 10.sanctions

1.money spent on goods, services, or programs 2.moving businesses from government-owned to privately owned 3.money earned 4.economic theory used to determine a product's price 5.prices rise and value of money falls 6.regulates financial system 7.economic system in which individuals invest in the economy 8.someone who buys goods and services 9.halt on trade 10.government penalties on foreign countries

1.adoption 2.compensation 3.constituents 4.delegated 5.enumeration 6.immunities

1.to receive and make one's own 2.earnings; wage 3.citizen of a district that elects representatives to government 4.authorized or assigned; allowed 5.list; a number of 6.exemptions; protections 6

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.

10

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

10

The president may serve a maximum of ________ terms in office.

2

Which statement is true?

A bill moves from the House to the White House. *H.R. signifies a House bill and S. signifies a Senate bill The President pro tempore gives the final vote on a bill. A standing bill is one that has been passed as a law.

Which statement is true?

A sitting bill is a bill that is in the midst of active progress. An override needs a three-fourths vote. A conference committee is formed only for re-election purposes. *A chamber is a legislative meeting hall.

Which statement is true?

A sitting bill is a bill that is in the midst of active progress. Both Houses of Congress are part of the executive branch. A conference committee is formed only for re-election purposes. *If a bill is approved by the committee and has survived a Senate vote, the bill will go to the House of Representatives.

Which of the following was the cause of the passage of the Blaine Amendments?

Congress refused to pass immigration reforms that would set quotas. *Congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools. The Supreme Court mandated that an immigration quota system was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court mandated that states had to fund religious schools.

The national economy has been growing at a steady pace. There is an influx of money in the market, causing a devaluation of the dollar. Prices are starting to rise. Which of the following would most likely occur to stabilize the economy in this scenario?

Congress would pass a tax increase on major corporations to cut investments. Congress would pass a measure decreasing taxes on small businesses to curb inflation. *The Fed would lower the cash rates to slow the growth and prevent inflation. The Fed would raise the cash rates to increase market growth and prevent a recession

Which of the following constitutional amendments provides for the principle that government should "provide for the common defense"?

First Amendment: freedom of the press *Second Amendment: right to bear arms Sixth Amendment: right to trial by jury Eighth Amendment: no excessive fines

Which of the following geographic regions is the most politically diverse?

Northeast South Midwest *West

The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the _____.

Preamble *Bill of Rights Prologue Declaration of Independence

If Mr. Smith takes a case all the way to the Supreme Court concerning his being unlawfully jailed, he is trying to see that a wrong be righted. The word for "correcting a wrong that was done" is ______

Redress

Which of the following would NOT be protected under patent laws?

a new hybrid plant a solar powered engine a computer processor *a corporate logo

At the end of the Constitutional Convention, the Constitution was signed by _____.

all of the delegates only Washington, Hamilton, Franklin and Madison *thirty-nine delegates thirteen delegate

The House and Senate have different responsibilities. Which of the following would the House be responsible for? Select all that apply.

confirming the ambassador to Russia making the final decision for president should there be a tie in the Electoral College passing articles of impeachment for President Bill Clinton *sending troops into Syria *levying taxes and determining how interstate shipping is regulated

Which of the following compromises did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists make?

creation of Bill of Rights establishment of presidency *separation of powers clause addition of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

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 _____.

debate *concurrence conference floor action

A __________ is when one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate.

divided government

The Second Amendment gives the citizen the right to _____.

face his accuser in court have a jury trial in civil cases *keep and bear arms

The Electoral College makes the decision to elect which of the following?

fellow electors international ambassadors Cabinet members *president

"Search and seizure" restrictions are listed in the ________ amendment.

fourth

The Second Amendment states,"the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Infringed means _____.

guaranteed enforced *violated restricted

Which of the following is the primary benefit of the federal government investing in physical capital?

increase in skilled workers increase in innovation *increase in infrastructure increase in wealth

Which of the following is a key benefit of the government's investing in innovation?

increased marketing potential *long-term financial commitment short-term financial commitment increased manufacturing potential

To ___________ means to explain the meaning of, or to clarify the definition of.

interpret

Which of the following is a primary benefit of entrepreneurial competition?

lower taxes larger markets *faster innovation better-informed consumers

Which of the following policies can the government use to encourage entrepreneurship?

lowering the voting age issuing trade embargoes *issuing tax credits raising taxes

Jurisdiction means the power of __________

making laws and enforcing them

In which economic system does the government have complete control over manufacturing and production?

market economy mixed economy open economy *planned economy

Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the different states on the basis of their population in the __________.

most recent U.S. Census

The Eighth Amendment deals with _________

not allowing excessive bail or punishment

The Senate has _________ senators. The House has ________ representatives.

one hundred four hundred and thirty-five

Which of the following is the guiding economic philosophy of the free enterprise system?

socialism communism Marxism *capitalism

Whenever one house of Congress significantly alters a bill, _____.

the bill is nullified the chief justice determines the constitutionality of the changes the president vetoes the bill *a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill

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

voted it down

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

voted it down

Which of the following best summarizes the impact of innovation on a society?

growth and stability growth and industrialization growth and imperialism *growth and well-being

Amendment Six assures the accused the _____.

lawyer of his choice *right to a speedy trial right to select a jury of his peers humane treatment while imprisoned

Amendment Nine talks about the enumeration of rights, and enumeration means a _______

list

The three branches of our government are _____. Select all that apply.

parliament *executive bureaucracy *judicial *legislative

According to your understanding of the lesson, the President is responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply.

setting policy that ignores the will of the American people interpreting the Constitutional rights for the people *acting as commander in chief of the armed forces *acting as the executive for departments overseeing the United States Postal Service, the CIA and the Social Security Administration *acting as executive of the office in charge of setting scientific research standards

1.the state testing of potential attorneys to see if they qualify for legal practice 2.official and legal authorization for a specific ownership or practice 3.the creation and maintenance of state fire and police departments, hospitals and other citizen needs 4.the creation and maintenance of state roads, dams, building and other similar projects

1.state bar exam 2.licensing 3.public safety 4.public works

What happens if no candidate receives at least 270 votes from the Electoral College? Conduct research of secondary sources to assist you.

The Constitution states that a new election must be organized and the process start over. The President becomes the candidate with the highest popular vote, as determined by the Founding Fathers. The state legislatures convene to select the President and Vice President. *The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President.

The executive branch is NOT responsible for which of the following?

national security and defense enforcing all laws made by the legislative branch functioning like a CEO of the government *deciding which laws are legal and should be enforced appointing secretaries to oversee several departments of government

Amendment IX. "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This means _____.

one person cannot disparage another person. anything not listed in the Bill of Rights is not a guaranteed right. "if it's not listed you don't have the right". *Americans have rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.

Which tool would the government most likely employ during a period of inflation to stabilize the economy?

raise cash rates *lower cash rates raise government spending lower government spending

Which of the following has the potential to cause inflation?

raising interest rates raising taxes *lowering interest rates lowering taxes

The Second Amendment gives the citizen _____.

the right to a speedy trial *the right to keep and bear arms the right to keep freedoms not listed in the Constitution

States' compliance with the Native American Reservation treaties drawn up by the federal government for the Native American Nations is:

voluntary *mandatory optional decided by the governor

Mark the statement that is NOT true.

The president is also known as the chief executive. The executive department is divided into 15 divisions. The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. The president is also known as the chief of state. *The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.

Check the true statement about a state's public safety service.

A library would be included in the public safety service. State elections are performed under this jurisdiction. *A hospital would be included in the public safety service. Treaties are created under the public safety's scrutiny.

What is NOT true about the judiciary system?.

*The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the president's approval. The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. The Tax Court is a part of the judiciary system. The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is a part of the judiciary system. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life.

The creation and maintenance of the local county hospital would be _____.

*a responsibility of the State Government a part of a state's division of public works the joint responsibility of State and federal governments accessible to every citizen in the city

Which type of research would be used if a scientist wanted to know how sugar impacted the growth of cancer cells?

*basic applied practical theoretical

Which of the following was the most significant contribution made by John Adams to the U.S. Constitution?

*formation of a bicameral legislature formation of a unicameral legislature formation of a federal veto program formation of a Supreme Court

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Select all that apply.

*freedom of the press *freedom of speech *freedom of religion *the right of the people to peaceably assemble the right to a speedy trial no taxation without representation *the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

The assembly called for a "bill of rights" that would list U.S. citizens' _____.

*immunities and freedoms privileges and responsibilities goals and objectives assets and liabilities

he assembly called for a "bill of rights" that would list U.S. citizens' _____.

*immunities and freedoms privileges and responsibilities goals and objectives assets and liabilities

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is part of this branch of government:

*judiciary executive legislative cabinet

Which of the following products has the government helped to innovate? Select all that apply.

*personal computer *Internet *GPS internal combustion engine

According to the Constitution, which of the following powers are reserved for the states? Select all that apply.

*powers not delegated by the Constitution powers not approved by the Constitution *powers not prohibited by the Constitution powers not granted by the Constitution

The U.S. Constitution addresses which of the following issues? Select all that apply.

*presidential elections *extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial qualifications for law enforcement officials state sales tax *making laws

Which of the following roles does the government play in a free enterprise system? Select all that apply.

*protect the consumer limit government spending *encourage private investment increase government ownership of industry

The Tenth Amendment gives the rights not expressly delegated to the federal government to the _____.

*states Speaker of the House Supreme Court president

The Tenth Amendment gives the rights not expressly delegated to the federal government to the:

*states Speaker of the House Supreme Court president

When the nation's leaders met in 1787, these problems needed to be addressed. Select all that apply.

*tax collection irregularities in voting procedures *law enforcement *trade between the states slavery

Which of the following powers does the president have? Select all that apply.

*veto *appointments passing laws *deploy military

1.ceremonial 2.checks and balances 3.chief executive 4.chief of state 5.diplomatic relations 6.executive branch 7.executive department 8.independent agencies 9.interpret 10.judicial 11.legislative

1.describes a performance mainly in pomp and style rather than in accomplishment 2.a series of measures that keep a system from becoming too powerful or too weak 3.U.S. president; carries responsibility of ceremonial duties, foreign affairs and armed forces 4.another name for the chief executive; the President of the United States 5. the communication and ongoing relationship between America and other nations of the world 6.one of the three branches of the U.S. government; mainly enforces federal laws 7.fifteen divisions of responsibility that handle the duty of administering the national government 8.parts of the executive branch that act apart from an interactive network 9.to explain the meaning of; to clarify the definition of 10.one of the three branches of the U.S. government; interprets federal laws, upholds, or negates them 11.one of the three branches of the U.S. government; establishes or retracts laws

1.advise 2.ambassador 3.assess 4.consent 5.contenders 6.divided government 7.president pro tempore 8.presiding 9.repeal

1.to recommend or suggest 2.a representative of a government; a diplomat who resides in the country where the ambassador is in communication 3.to evaluate and set the amount of a tax 4.to agree or accept 5.political competitors 6. in American politics, situation in which one party controls the House and the other party controls the Senate 7.presiding officer of the Senate whenever the vice president is not present 8.ruling; overseeing 9.recall; cancel

1.abridge 2.Bill of Rights 3.currency 4.endowed 5.persecuted 6.petition 7.redress 8.tranquility 9.unalienable

1.to reduce or cut short 2.the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, based strongly on the personal freedoms of the citizen 3.a medium of exchange for purchases 4.equipped with a talent or a quality 5.harassed or annoyed 6.a request 7.to set right; correct a wrong that was committed 8.calmness; peacefulness 9.cannot be lost or transferred away 9

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification?

23 25 *27 29

Which of the following amendments grants power to the states?

Fifth Amendment Eighth Amendment Second Amendment *Tenth Amendment

Which of the following is a key factor in the government's ability to financially invest in science and technology?

Republicans in Congress Democrats in Congress trade agreements *taxation

Which of the following is a source of revenue for the federal government?

campaign funds corporate donations property taxes *income taxes

The president is responsible for the communication and ongoing relationship between America and other nations of the world. This is known as _____.

checks and balances *diplomatic relations fiscal responsibility accountability

The Electoral College elects the _____.

chief justice governor *president electors

Justices for the Supreme Court are:

elected by the people elected by the Senators nominated by the Chief Justice *nominated by the president

Which tool might be used to limit imports from Cuba but maintain exports to Cuba?

embargo NAFTA *sanctions restricted trade routes

The power of making laws and enforcing them is called _____.

sovereignty legislation *jurisdiction licensing

If you were Vice President, your job would NOT include _____.

taking over if the President became incapacitated *determining the line of succession for the Presidency implementing the president's policies serving at the pleasure of the president advancing the policy goals of the executive branch