Unit 3 Quizzes
A postponement of carrying out a sentence is a(n) ___________. reprieve affidavit insulate pardon
A postponement of carrying out a sentence is a(n) ___________. reprieve affidavit insulate pardon
A(n) ______ is a legally binding presidential directive. gerrymander caucus executive order adjudication
A(n) ______ is a legally binding presidential directive. gerrymander caucus executive order adjudication
President _____ established the spoils system to reward followers. James Polk John Kennedy George Washington Andrew Jackson
President _____ established the spoils system to reward followers. James Polk John Kennedy George Washington Andrew Jackson
The first stop for a new bill under consideration is a ____ committee. standing special joint conference
The first stop for a new bill under consideration is a ____ committee. standing special joint conference
The legal forgiveness of a crime is a(n) ___________. reprieve adjudication apportionment pardon
The legal forgiveness of a crime is a(n) ___________. reprieve adjudication apportionment pardon
Define rider
amendment attached to a bill likely to pass that does not necessarily relate to the bill
Define legal tender
anything that the government backs as money
Define separation of powers
ensures that one branch is not more powerful than another
Define impeachment
formal charges brought against a public official for high crimes and misdemeanors
*Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. president pro tempore Senate majority leader Speaker of the House Senate majority whip
*Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. president pro tempore Senate majority leader Speaker of the House Senate majority whip
What is the leader of his political party called?
Chief of the party
A(n) _________ occurs when the President fails to sign a bill after ten days while Congress has adjourned. filibuster default pocket veto automatic enactment
A(n) _________ occurs when the President fails to sign a bill after ten days while Congress has adjourned. filibuster default pocket veto automatic enactment
Arrange the order of presidential succession using the numbers 1-5. ____ Speaker of the House _____ Cabinet members in the order that their department was created _____ president pro tempore ____ secretary of state _____ Vice President
Arrange the order of presidential succession using the numbers 1-5. 2 Speaker of the House 5 Cabinet members in the order that their department was created 3 president pro tempore 4 secretary of state 1 Vice President
Who represents the U.S. when meeting foreign ambassadors and heads of state?
Chief Diplomat
Who implements and enforce's the country's laws?
Chief Executive
Who represents the U.S. as its ceremonial head?
Chief of State
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. House minority leader Speaker of the House Senate minority whip Senate majority leader
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. House minority leader Speaker of the House Senate minority whip Senate majority leader
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. Senate majority leader Senate majority whip House majority whip president pro tempore
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. Senate majority leader Senate majority whip House majority whip president pro tempore
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. VP of the United States Senate majority leader president pro tempore Speaker of the House
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. VP of the United States Senate majority leader president pro tempore Speaker of the House
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. VP of the United States Speaker of the House House majority whip president pro tempore
Choose which congressional office is being described by the chart. VP of the United States Speaker of the House House majority whip president pro tempore
What is the civilian leader of the military called?
Commander in Chief
How had the electoral process changed by 1800? Electors rarely voted in line with the popular vote. Congress had established a dominant role in convincing voters to vote for preferred candidates. National unity had fractured among a half-dozen new political parties. Political parties had taken over the nomination process, and electors voted along party lines.
How had the electoral process changed by 1800? Electors rarely voted in line with the popular vote. Congress had established a dominant role in convincing voters to vote for preferred candidates. National unity had fractured among a half-dozen new political parties. Political parties had taken over the nomination process, and electors voted along party lines.
If the Electoral College does not determine a winner, then ______. the state governors elect the President and vice president the current President serves another term the House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate selects the vice president the election is settled by the popular vote
If the Electoral College does not determine a winner, then ______. the state governors elect the President and vice president the current President serves another term the House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate selects the vice president the election is settled by the popular vote
Match the bureaucratic government agencies with the descriptions. ____ an independent agency reporting directly to the President. _____ a government-owned company that sells services or products to the public _____ a regulatory commission promoting the public interest by regulating private industry ____ a Cabinet-level executive department
Match the bureaucratic government agencies with the descriptions. NASA an independent agency reporting directly to the President. United States Postal Service a government-owned company that sells services or products to the public Food & Drug Administration a regulatory commission promoting the public interest by regulating private industry Department of Defense a Cabinet-level executive department
Match the statements with the answers ____ includes the Cabinet, independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions _____ arrangement in which party members selected at grassroots level by voters meet to nominate candidates for public office ____ allows more people to participate in the nomination process regardless of party affiliation ____ a winner-take-all method of voting that might not represent all citizens ____ encourages party loyalty and prevents opposition parties from influencing the nomination process
Match the statements with the answers Federal bureaucracy includes the Cabinet, independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions Convention system arrangement in which party members selected at grassroots level by voters meet to nominate candidates for public office Open primary allows more people to participate in the nomination process regardless of party affiliation Electoral college a winner-take-all method of voting that might not represent all citizens closed primary encourages party loyalty and prevents opposition parties from influencing the nomination process
Match the statements with the houses of the U.S. Congress. Answers may be used more than once. ___ must be 25 years old to become a member ____ has two year terms for elected members _____ must live in state in which elected ____ has number of representatives for each state determined by population _____ has staggered terms to ensure stability and continuity
Match the statements with the houses of the U.S. Congress. Answers may be used more than once. House of Representatives must be 25 years old to become a member House of Representatives has two year terms for elected members Both? must live in state in which elected House of Reps has number of representatives for each state determined by population Senate has staggered terms to ensure stability and continuity
Arrange the events of passing a bill in chronological order using the numbers 1-6. 3 The bill is referred to a subcommittee to be marked up. 4 The bill is sent to a conference committee to work out differences between the Senate and House. 5 The House Rules Committee allows the bill to be debated on the House floor. 2 The bill is referred to a full standing committee. 6 The bill is sent to the President for his signature. 1 The bill is proposed by a member of the House of Representatives and assigned a number by the clerk.
May not be fully accurate idk
Define filibuster
Talking a bill to death
The Constitution gives the power to declare war to _______. Congress The President The Supreme Court The joint chiefs of staff
The Constitution gives the power to declare war to _______. Congress The President The Supreme Court The joint chiefs of staff
The President is more likely to advance his agenda if his party is the _____ party in both houses of Congress. symbiotic coalition minority majority
The President is more likely to advance his agenda if his party is the _____ party in both houses of Congress. symbiotic coalition minority majority
The President may make a(n) _____ to temporarily fill a position when Congress is not in session. recess appointment substitute holder reprieve interim selection
The President may make a(n) _____ to temporarily fill a position when Congress is not in session. recess appointment substitute holder reprieve interim selection
The President practices _______ by consulting Congress before making appointments. filibuster a conference committee advice and consent gerrymandering
The President practices _______ by consulting Congress before making appointments. filibuster a conference committee advice and consent gerrymandering
The Twelfth Amendment separated the ______ of the President and vice president. offices balloting parties powers
The Twelfth Amendment separated the ______ of the President and vice president. offices balloting parties powers
The _____ Supreme Court decision established that notes issued under congressional authority were legal tender for payment of any debt. Illinois v. United States Juilliard v. Greenman Johnson v. Bank of Maryland Tyler v. Austin
The _____ Supreme Court decision established that notes issued under congressional authority were legal tender for payment of any debt. Illinois v. United States Juilliard v. Greenman Johnson v. Bank of Maryland Tyler v. Austin
The _____ Supreme Court decision established that the President could remove appointees from office without the approval of Congress. Myers v. United States Johnson v. Executive Office Pope v. Harrison Hasse v. White House
The _____ Supreme Court decision established that the President could remove appointees from office without the approval of Congress. Myers v. United States Johnson v. Executive Office Pope v. Harrison Hasse v. White House
The _____ eliminated patronage by prohibiting civil employees from participating in partisan politics and soliciting public contributions. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Hatch Act of 1939 Jackson Decree Regulatory Act of 1909
The _____ eliminated patronage by prohibiting civil employees from participating in partisan politics and soliciting public contributions. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Hatch Act of 1939 Jackson Decree Regulatory Act of 1909
What is the purpose of cloture? It is the process by which citizens provide input concerning bills. It provides a way for the Senate to work around a filibuster. It is a system for selecting committee heads. It allows the Speaker of the House to efficiently decide which bills should be given priority.
What is the purpose of cloture? It is the process by which citizens provide input concerning bills. It provides a way for the Senate to work around a filibuster. It is a system for selecting committee heads. It allows the Speaker of the House to efficiently decide which bills should be given priority.
Which Cabinet position was NOT part of the first Cabinet in 1789? secretary of war attorney general secretary of state secretary of the treasury secretary of labor
Which Cabinet position was NOT part of the first Cabinet in 1789? secretary of war attorney general secretary of state secretary of the treasury secretary of labor
Which answer is NOT a way the President may influence others? choosing which congressmen will lead standing committees using executive orders developing a positive public image to influence others invoking veto power
Which answer is NOT a way the President may influence others? choosing which congressmen will lead standing committees using executive orders developing a positive public image to influence others invoking veto power
Which congressional committee is the most influential in the legislative process? conference committee House Rules Committee House Finance Committee Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism
Which congressional committee is the most influential in the legislative process? conference committee House Rules Committee House Finance Committee Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism
Which constitutional article enumerates 27 congressional powers? Article I Article III Article II Article IV
Which constitutional article enumerates 27 congressional powers? Article I Article III Article II Article IV
Which statement is NOT a reason the Framers chose to institute the Electoral College process for electing a President instead of a direct popular vote? The Framers feared a direct election would be too disorderly for the new nation. Allowing only electors to vote would make Election Day easier to plan and organize. Travel and communication made national campaigns impractical Citizens might only vote for the candidate of their particular region.
Which statement is NOT a reason the Framers chose to institute the Electoral College process for electing a President instead of a direct popular vote? The Framers feared a direct election would be too disorderly for the new nation. Allowing only electors to vote would make Election Day easier to plan and organize. Travel and communication made national campaigns impractical Citizens might only vote for the candidate of their particular region.
Which statement is NOT a way that Congress limits presidential power? Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote. Congress shares responsibility for the military with the President. Treaties signed by the President require a two-thirds approval vote by the Senate. Executive orders must be approved by both houses of Congress.
Which statement is NOT a way that Congress limits presidential power? Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote. Congress shares responsibility for the military with the President. Treaties signed by the President require a two-thirds approval vote by the Senate. Executive orders must be approved by both houses of Congress.
Which task is NOT a task of government agencies? adjudication of rules creation of legislation administration of policy creation of regulations
Which task is NOT a task of government agencies? adjudication of rules creation of legislation administration of policy creation of regulations
*Why does a majority party enjoy a huge advantage in Congress? Majority party leaders can choose committee heads and direct the creation of legislation and policy. The President is compelled to follow the lead of the majority party. Majority party members are granted extra privileges. The party's status gives it power to keep the states in line.
Why does a majority party enjoy a huge advantage in Congress? Majority party leaders can choose committee heads and direct the creation of legislation and policy. The President is compelled to follow the lead of the majority party. Majority party members are granted extra privileges. The party's status gives it power to keep the states in line.
______ is a traditional power allowing the President to keep certain information from others. Pardon power Executive privilege Influencing public opinion Recess appointments
______ is a traditional power allowing the President to keep certain information from others. Pardon power Executive privilege Influencing public opinion Recess appointments
_______ occurs when an industry business influences regulatory agency employees to work in the interest of the business. Agency capture A coalition Gerrymandering Apportionment
_______ occurs when an industry business influences regulatory agency employees to work in the interest of the business. Agency capture A coalition Gerrymandering Apportionment
