Unit 2

What is a formal powers the president has

Acting as commander-in-chief of the military

Who has/have the power to create inferior courts according to article 3 of the constitution

Congress

Which of the following can modify or reverse the decision of the supreme court

Constitutional amendment

Which of the following is a good example of constituents case work

Helping a constituent navigate red tape

Members of the United States House of representatives committee on veteran affairs are concerned about the quality of services of hospitals run by the Department of veteran affairs. Which of the following is an action the committee can take to address the problem?

Hold a hearing in some polling high-level officials in the Department of veteran affairs to testify

Appointments to the federal judiciary are often contentious for which of the following reasons?

Life term for federal judges it mean that the presidential appointments will continue to have the influence long after the president's term is over

The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate but here she has a little real leadership responsibilities who is the true leader of the Senate?

Majority leader

The supreme court issued a ruling that was unpopular with the majority of Americans. The president and Congress might be able to lessen the impact of the decisions by

Refusing To actively enforce the decision

During his confirmation hearing chief justice John Roberts stated that row versus Wade is this settled law of the land. This statement suggest that in the case that challenges the constitutionality of legislation restricting privacy in roo during his confirmation hearing chief justice John Roberts stated that row versus Wade is this settled law of the land. This statement suggest that in the case that challenges the constitutionality of legislation restricting privacy In reproductive rights, which of the following should be a key factor in the courts ruling?

Reliance on legal precedent

What is in informal power of the president has

Signing the executive agreements with foreign nations

Senator Smith vote your conscience on bills that her constituents care little about but she votes according to the wishes of the majority of her constituents on other bills. Which model of representation do her actions and body?

The politico model

Which best describes the presidents constitutional duty to congress

The president must give Congress an occasional update on the state of the union.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a formal checked on the power of the bureaucracy?

The secretary of defense being called to testify before a congressional committee

Which term is used to indicate that a state is awarded congressional seats based on its proportion of the population?

apportionment

What is the main purpose served by government corporations?

providing services that the private sector lacks a financial incentive to provide