Quiz: Branches of Government

As Chief Executive, a president must do which of the following? Select all that apply. - Attend cerermonial events like the Commemoration of D-Day in France - Oversee fifteen administrative divisions like the Department of Revenue - Interpret federal laws for his cabinet secretaries - Oversee law enforcement such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Veto legislation that is unconstitutional

- Attend cerermonial events like the Commemoration of D-Day in France - Oversee fifteen administrative divisions like the Department of Revenue - Interpret federal laws for his cabinet secretaries - Oversee law enforcement such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Veto legislation that is unconstitutional

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

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

The legislative system is given powers granted to it by the Constitution in ______

Article I

An issue that may not be agreed upon by many different sides is called ______.

Controversial

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

National Security Council Office of Policy Development

The passage of the Seventeenth Amendment established which of the following similarities between the House and Senate? Both could ratify treaties. Both could approve presidential appointments. Both could appoint a presidential successor. Both were elected by popular vote.

both were elected by popular vote

Judicial review works in which of the following ways? Select all that apply. the federal court performing statutory construction of interpreting administrative rules deciding whether the immigration law of Wisconsin has violated the Constitution holding the government to a code of conduct nullifying Executive Orders taking on cases like Marbury vs. Madison involving executive privilege

deciding whether the immigration law of Wisconsin has violated the Constitution taking on cases like Marbury vs. Madison involving executive privilege

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

divided government

Which is NOT a responsibility of the legislative branch? initiating impeachment proceedings ensuring one party controls the House and the other party controls the Senate if elected, serving for a two or a six-year term confirming the ambassador to Israel

ensuring one party controls the House and the other party controls the Senate

Which of the following was a direct effect of the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment? increased number of senators improved representation of the people decreased influence of political machines improved communication between the federal and state governments

improved representation of the people

The Supreme Court evaluation of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or state legislatures is known as _____.

judicial review

Congressional powers include which of the following? Select all that apply. repealing a Supreme Court making new money requiring the Department of the Treasury to give a full accounting of their departmental actions declaring war on any country they choose deciding which airplanes the Airforce will fly

making new money requiring the Department of the Treasury to give a full accounting of their departmental actions deciding which airplanes the Airforce will fly

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

Which of the following can the president do without approval from Congress? Select all that apply. appoint cabinet members sign treaties deploy troops declare war

sign treaties deploy troops

Which statement is NOT true? The executive branch mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them. The executive department is divided into fifteen divisions. The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. The president is also known as the chief of state and performs ceremonial duties around the countries. The president serves a term of four years at a time.

The executive branch mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them.

If you were charged with and convicted for a federal crime such as transporting drugs across state lines, but knew you were innocent, what would be steps available to you to clear your name? Select all that apply. - appeal to the federal circuit court to clear your name - try to get the case thrown out for insufficient evidence - appeal directly to the Supreme Court - appeal to the Supreme Court if the circuit court upholds your conviction - know that you are guaranteed a hearing by the highest law in the land

appeal to the federal circuit court to clear your name appeal to the Supreme Court if the circuit court upholds your conviction

How does the executive branch interact with the other two branches? by functioning as the CEO of the three branches by vetoing legislation by confirming Supreme Court justices by enforcing laws passed by Congress and deemed legal by the judiciary

by enforcing laws passed by Congress and deemed legal by the judiciary

Three Congressional powers include: coining money commanding the armed forces overriding a presidential veto making laws

coining money overriding a presidential veto making laws

Which of the following powers does the president share with Congress? issuance of executive orders appointment of Supreme Court justices deployment of U.S. troops overseas closing of a federal agency

deployment of U.S. troops overseas

When the president has traveled out of the country in order to strengthen the trading bonds with Japan, this is known as __________.

diplomatic relations

How does the Supreme Court interact with the lower court? Select all that apply. - overturning decisions made by circuit court judges - overturning decisions made by state legislatures - hearing appeals from lower court judges - superseding all decisions made by every other court in the nation - outliving appeals court judges

overturning decisions made by circuit court judges overturning decisions made by state legislatures superseding all decisions made by every other court in the nation

What are ways the president interacts with foreign countries? Select all that apply. He meets with their ambassadors to work out trade agreements. He appoints a Secretary of State to institute policy and handle the majority of diplomatic relations. He travels to meet with leaders of countries that are on his foreign policy agenda. He declares war on them. He hosts other state leaders for dinners at the White House.

He meets with their ambassadors to work out trade agreements. He travels to meet with leaders of countries that are on his foreign policy agenda. He hosts other state leaders for dinners at the White House.

The ____ is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the vice president is NOT present.

president pro tempore