Quiz 2.2

False

True or False: Of the three branches of government, the President is under the direct responsibility of the legislative branch.

False

True or False: The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.

True

True or False: The President is also known as the chief executive.

True

True or False: The President is the head of all the Armed Forces.

False

True or False: The impeachment process of a federal judge only comes through the Pentagon.

National Security Council Office of Policy Development

Select all of the offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office. - National Security Council - The Senate Chamber - National House of Senatorial Privilege - Office of Policy Development

Establishing diplomatic relations

The President has traveled out of the country in order to strengthen the trading bonds with Japan. What is this presidential responsibility known as? - Instituting checks and balances - Determining statutory construction - Conducting judicial review - Establishing diplomatic relations

2

The President may serve a maximum of____terms in office. 2 5 3 4

Judicial

The Supreme Court is the highest law in the land and is part of the_____ branch of the government. Legislative Judicial Executive

circuit

The _____ court is also known as the court of appeals. district circuit supreme

President Pro Tempore

The ________ is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the Vice President is not present. Attorney General Speaker of the House Secretary of State President Pro Tempore

Legislative

Which governmental branch establishes or retracts laws? Legislative Judicial Executive

nominated

chosen, appointed

Tax Court

court established by Congress

Article III of the Constitution

gives power to the judicial system of courts

Constitution

guideline document in judicial review

statutory construction

interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations

nullify

negate, destroy

divided government

A_____ is when one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate. Senate caucus House majority divided government filibuster

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.

Mark the statement that is NOT true. - The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. - The President serves a term of four years at a time. - 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.

Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system. The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system

Select the statements that are true. - Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. - Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. - Federal judges are voted to the Supreme Court by a national election. - There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system. - The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system

Article I

The legislative system is given powers granted to it by the Constitution in Article I the Bill of Rights.

Supreme Court

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. President House Supreme Court Senate

interpret

To ________ a new law means to explain the meaning of that law, or to clarify the definition of that law. interpret ratify redress nullify