Unit 3 Government

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

Select the statement(s) that are NOT true. A. A President may be able to ignore the Congressional override of his veto, even if they have enough votes. B. Discussing and even arguing over a legislation is called ordering a bill reported. C. Sponsoring the bill means you must pay the Senator.

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

This article of the Constitution gives the legislature its powers _____. A. Article I B. Article IV C. Article VII E.Article X

A. Article I

The president functions as the _________. Select all that apply. A. Commander in Chief of the Military B. CEO of Congress C. top enforcer of the laws of the land D. Chief Executive who appoints and directs the Cabinet secretaries D. person ultimately responsible for passing legislations

A. Commander in Chief of the Military C. top enforcer of the laws of the land D. Chief Executive who appoints and directs the Cabinet secretaries

Select the four agencies that are maintained by the legislative branch of the government. A. General Accounting Office B. Circuit Court C. Printing Office D. Library of Congress E. Congressional Budget Office F. Federal Penitentiary

A. General Accounting Office C. Printing Office D. Library of Congress E. Congressional Budget Office

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

A. He meets with their ambassadors to work out trade agreements. B. He appoints a Secretary of State to institute policy and handle the majority of diplomatic relations. C. He travels to meet with leaders of countries that are on his foreign policy agenda. D. He declares war on them. E. He hosts other state leaders for dinners at the White House.

Which of the following geographic regions is the wealthiest? A. Northeast B. South C. Midwest D. West

A. Northeast

Select all the boxes that do NOT apply to the Fourth Amendment. A. Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. B. The people should not be subjected to unreasonable search and seizures. C. School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen. D. Warrants are only issued upon probable cause.

A. Soldiers may not be improperly quartered in a citizen's home. C. School shall not be mandatory for children under the age of fifteen.

The four parts of the judicial system include the: A. Supreme Court B. district courts C. Congress D. Circuit Courts E.Court of Veterans' Appeals F. Electoral College

A. Supreme Court B. district courts D. Circuit Courts E.Court of Veterans' Appeals

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

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

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

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

Select the three statements that are true. A. The judiciary system is established by the Constitution. B. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. C. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system. D. Congress is considering increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court to twelve. E. The U.S. Supreme Court answers to the International Court.

A. The judiciary system is established by the Constitution. B. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. C. There are 12 courts of appeal in the judiciary system.

Which of the following situations must all bills go through? Select all that apply. A. a piece of legislation is approved of and become a House Resolution (HR) or Senate bill (S) B. 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 C. the bill foes to a judicial hearing where the legality of the bill is determined D. a bill can be "killed" by a sub-committee E. a bill travels a long road through subcommittees and hearings before it is even introduced on the House floor

A. a piece of legislation is approved of and become a House Resolution (HR) or Senate bill (S) B. 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 D. a bill can be "killed" by a sub-committee E. a bill travels a long road through subcommittees and hearings before it is even introduced on the House floor

The creation and maintenance of the local county hospital would be _____. A. a responsibility of the State Government B. a part of a state's division of public works C. the joint responsibility of State and federal governments D. accessible to every citizen in the city

A. a responsibility of the State Government

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. A. appeal to the federal circuit court to clear your name B. try to get the case thrown out for insufficient evidence C. appeal directly to the Supreme Court D. appeal to the Supreme Court if the circuit court upholds your conviction E. know that you are guaranteed a hearing by the highest law in the land

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

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

A. attend cerermonial events like the Commemoration of D-Day in France B. oversee fifteen administrative divisions like the Department of Revenue D. oversee law enforcement such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation

How is the President involved in the process of bills becoming laws? Select all that apply. A. by drafting legislation and getting a Representative to submit it, just like you can B. by sitting on the subcommittee to mark up a bill C. by letting it sit on his/her desk for ten days and doing nothing D. by vetoing legislation that s/he may have drafted E. by helping the two chambers work make amendments to any legislation

A. by drafting legislation and getting a Representative to submit it, just like you can C. by letting it sit on his/her desk for ten days and doing nothing D. by vetoing legislation that s/he may have drafted

Three Congressional powers include: A. coining money B. commanding the armed forces C. overriding a presidential veto D. making laws

A. coining money C. overriding a presidential veto D. making laws

Which of the following are congressional powers? Select all that apply. A. coining money B. commanding the armed forces C. overriding a presidential veto D. making laws

A. coining money C. overriding a presidential veto D. making laws

A Senator and House Representative do NOT _____. A. debate each other regarding bills that have made it to the floor B. sit on sub-committees to determine the final wording and content of a bill C. can amend any bill that goes to committee D. can propose legislation then vote against it due to amendments that the sub-committee have attached to it

A. debate each other regarding bills that have made it to the floor

Which of the following was the most significant contribution made by John Adams to the U.S. Constitution? A. formation of a bicameral legislature B. formation of a unicameral legislature C. formation of a federal veto program D. formation of a Supreme Court

A. formation of a bicameral legislature

All of the following are categories of how the government invests in the revenue of the economy except _____. A. free enterprise B. physical capital C. education and training D. research and development

A. free enterprise

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Select all that apply. A. freedom of the press B. freedom of speech C. freedom of religion D. the right of the people to peaceably assemble E. the right to a speedy trial F. no taxation without representation G. the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

A. freedom of the press B. freedom of speech C. freedom of religion D. the right of the people to peaceably assemble G. the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Select all that apply. A. freedom of the press B. freedom of speech C. freedom of religion D. the right of the people to peaceably assemble E. the right to a speedy trial F. no taxation without representation G. the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

A. freedom of the press B. freedom of speech C. freedom of religion D. the right of the people to peaceably assemble G. the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

A time when the good and bad aspects of a bill are discussed is a _____. A. hearing B. trial C. concurrence D. floor action

A. hearing

Legislation that is under the voting process in the House of Representatives is called a(n)_____. A. house bill B. brief C. article D. reported bill

A. house bill

The assembly called for a "bill of rights" that would list U.S. citizens' _____. A. immunities and freedoms B. privileges and responsibilities C. goals and objectives D. assets and liabilities

A. immunities and freedoms

The assembly called for a "bill of rights" that would list U.S. citizens' _____. A. immunities and freedoms B. privileges and responsibilities C.goals and objectives D. assets and liabilities

A. immunities and freedoms

For a bill to pass both chambers (the House or Representatives and the Senate are called chambers), which of the following must occur? Select all that apply. A. it is subject to committee changes, debate and compromise B. it often sustains changes in language and amendments in both houses C. the Senate must pass the exact same bill on the floor as the House D. a bill passed in one chamber that is changed in committee in the second chamber, must both approve the conference report for any changes made to the original bill passed E. different versions of the bill can pass if they are minor

A. it is subject to committee changes, debate and compromise B. it often sustains changes in language and amendments in both houses D. a bill passed in one chamber that is changed in committee in the second chamber, must both approve the conference report for any changes made to the original bill passed

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is part of this branch of government: A. judiciary B. executive C. legislative D. cabinet

A. judiciary

State licensing is usually required for what reasons? Select all that apply. A. marriages B. dental practices C. auto registration D. real estate brokers E. senators F. lawyers

A. marriages B. dental practices C. auto registration D. real estate brokers F. lawyers

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

A. overturning decisions made by circuit court judges D. superseding all decisions made by every other court in the nation

According to the Constitution, which of the following powers are reserved for the states? Select all that apply. A. powers not delegated by the Constitution B. powers not approved by the Constitution C. powers not prohibited by the Constitution D. powers not granted by the Constitution

A. powers not delegated by the Constitution C. powers not prohibited by the Constitution

The U.S. Constitution addresses which of the following issues? Select all that apply. A. presidential elections B. extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial C. qualifications for law enforcement officials D. state sales tax E. making laws

A. presidential elections B. extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial E. making laws

Which of the following was the most significant decision of John Marshall's Supreme Court? A. right of the Supreme Court to void acts of Congress B. legal implementation of segregationist policies across the nation C. expansion of the role of the president to make economic policies D. adoption of free trade agreements between Central and North America

A. right of the Supreme Court to void acts of Congress

The Tenth Amendment gives the rights not expressly delegated to the federal government to the _____. A. states B. Speaker of the House C. Supreme Court D. president

A. states

The Tenth Amendment gives the rights not expressly delegated to the federal government to the: A. states B. Speaker of the House C. Supreme Court D. president

A. states

Select the ways in which a bill may die. Select all that apply. A. the Rules Committee or Senate Desk never assigns it an HR or S number B. a special interest group lobbies a Senator too much C. a committee simply doesn't address it once it come to the committee D. the President lets it sit on her/his desk for too long E. 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

A. the Rules Committee or Senate Desk never assigns it an HR or S number C. a committee simply doesn't address it once it come to the committee E. 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

Which of the following powers does the president have? Select all that apply. A. veto B. appointments C. passing laws D. deploy military

A. veto B. appointments D. deploy military

When the nation's leaders met in 1787, these problems needed to be addressed. Select all that apply. A.tax collection B. irregularities in voting procedures C. law enforcement D. trade between the states E.slavery

A.tax collection C. law enforcement D. trade between the states

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

Article I

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

Article III

The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the _____. A.Preamble B. Bill of Rights C. Prologue D. Declaration of Independence

B. Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the _____. A. Preamble B. Bill of Rights C. Prologue D. Declaration of Independence

B. Bill of Rights

Which of the following was the cause of the passage of the Blaine Amendments? A. Congress refused to pass immigration reforms that would set quotas. B. Congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools. C. The Supreme Court mandated that an immigration quota system was unconstitutional. D. The Supreme Court mandated that states had to fund religious schools.

B. Congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools.

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

B. H.R. signifies a House bill and S signifies a Senate bill.

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

B. H.R. signifies a House bill and S. signifies a Senate bill

_____ 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. A. Hobbes B. Locke C. Blackstone D. Montesquieu

B. Locke

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

B. National Security Council C. Office of Policy Development

Which of the following are offices under the jurisdiction of the executive office? Select all that apply. A. National House of State Representatives B. National Security Council C. Office of Policy Development D. Office of Management and Budget E. Council of Economic Advisors F. White House Office

B. National Security Council C. Office of Policy Development D. Office of Management and Budget E. Council of Economic Advisors F. White House Office

Which statement is NOT true? A. Sponsor: A member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. B. Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress. C. Discussing and even arguing over points of a matter is called debating.

B. Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress.

Which of the following constitutional amendments provides for the principle that government should "provide for the common defense"? A. First Amendment: freedom of the press B. Second Amendment: right to bear arms C. Sixth Amendment: right to trial by jury D. Eighth Amendment: no excessive fines

B. Second Amendment: right to bear arms

A diplomat who resides in the country where the diplomat is in communication is a(n) _____. A. Senator B. ambassador C. justice D. parliamentarian

B. ambassador

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

B. appointment of Supreme Court justices

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 _____. A. debate B. concurrence C. conference D. floor action

B. concurrence

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 _____. A.debate B. concurrence C. conference D. floor action

B. concurrence

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

B. deciding whether the immigration law of Wisconsin has violated the Constitution C. holding the government to a code of conduct

If you were Vice President, your job would NOT include _____. A. taking over if the President became incapacitated B. determining the line of succession for the Presidency C. implementing the president's policies D. serving at the pleasure of the president E. advancing the policy goals of the executive branch

B. determining the line of succession for the Presidency

The president is responsible for the communication and ongoing relationship between America and other nations of the world. This is known as _____. A. checks and balances B. diplomatic relations C. fiscal responsibility D. accountability

B. diplomatic relations

A brief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed is called a _____. A. bill B. draft C. mark up D. amendment

B. draft

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

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

The three branches of our government are _____. Select all that apply. A. parliament B. executive C. bureaucracy D. judicial E.legislative

B. executive D. judicial E.legislative

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

B. improved representation of the people

Once a bill passes the House of Representatives _____. A. it becomes law B. it goes through the same big process in the Senate C. it is changed in the Senate, passed and becomes a law D. passes the Senate then can die on the President's desk if he does nothing about it for 10 days

B. it goes through the same big process in the Senate

The _____ branch of government can create, alter, or repeal laws. A. executive B. legislative C. judicial

B. legislative

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

B. making new money C. requiring the Department of the Treasury to give a full accounting of their departmental actions D. declaring war on any country they choose E. deciding which airplanes the Airforce will fly

States' compliance with the Native American Reservation treaties drawn up by the federal government for the Native American Nations is: A. voluntary B. mandatory C. optional D. decided by the governor

B. mandatory

Amendment Six assures the accused the _____. A. lawyer of his choice B. right to a speedy trial C. right to select a jury of his peers D. humane treatment while imprisoned

B. right to a speedy trial

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

B. sign treaties C. deploy troops

The Second Amendment gives the citizen _____. A. the right to a speedy trial B. the right to keep and bear arms C. the right to keep freedoms not listed in the Constitution

B. the right to keep and bear arms

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification? A. 23 B. 25 C. 27 D. 29

C. 27

Check the true statement about a state's public safety service. A. A library would be included in the public safety service. B. State elections are performed under this jurisdiction. C. A hospital would be included in the public safety service. D. Treaties are created under the public safety's scrutiny.

C. A hospital would be included in the public safety service.

Which of the following allowed citizens to elect senators to Congress? A. First Amendment B. Nineteenth Amendment C. Seventeenth Amendment D. Tenth Amendment

C. Seventeenth Amendment

Read the following scenario. 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? A. Congress would pass a tax increase on major corporations to cut investments. B. Congress would pass a measure decreasing taxes on small businesses to curb inflation. C. The Fed would lower the cash rates to slow the growth and prevent inflation. D. The Fed would raise the cash rates to increase market growth and prevent a recession.

C. The Fed would lower the cash rates to slow the growth and prevent inflation.

Check the one thing that is NOT true about the Electoral College. A. The College is made up of people selected by the states. B. Those designated to perform this task are known as the electors. C. The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College. D. The College makes the decision of electing the president of the United States.

C. The state of Pennsylvania oversees the inner workings of the Electoral College.

According to your understanding of the lesson, the President is responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply. A.setting policy that ignores the will of the American people B. interpreting the Constitutional rights for the people C. acting as commander in chief of the armed forces D. acting as the executive for departments overseeing the United States Postal Service, the CIA and the Social Security Administration E. acting as executive of the office in charge of setting scientific research standards

C. acting as commander in chief of the armed forces D. acting as the executive for departments overseeing the United States Postal Service, the CIA and the Social Security Administration E. acting as executive of the office in charge of setting scientific research standards

In which way is the freedom of speech and Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which made segregation illegal) similar? A. both establish justice B. both provide for the common defense C. both secure the freedoms of liberty D. both form a more perfect union

C. both secure the freedoms of liberty

_____ 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. A. Mills B. Locke C. de Tocqueville D. Montesquieu

C. de Tocqueville

When the president has traveled out of the country in order to strengthen the trading bonds with Japan, this is known as __________. A. vacation B. judicial review C. diplomatic relations D. statutory construction

C. diplomatic relations

After a bill is sponsored by a senator and passed a subcommittee's test, what are the next steps? Select all that apply. A. get approval from president B. work on a subcommittee to amend a bill C. get approved by the committee D. work with lobbyist to pass legislation through the House E. pass the Senate vote, and move to the other chamber

C. get approved by the committee E. pass the Senate vote, and move to the other chamber

Which of the following is the primary benefit of the federal government investing in physical capital? A. increase in skilled workers B. increase in innovation C. increase in infrastructure D. increase in wealth

C. increase in infrastructure

The Supreme Court evaluation of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or state legislatures is known as _____. A. impeachment B. divided government C. judicial review D. legislative assessment

C. judicial review

The power of making laws and enforcing them is called _____. A. sovereignty B. legislation C. jurisdiction D. licensing

C. jurisdiction

The Second Amendment gives the citizen the right to _____. A. face his accuser in court B. have a jury trial in civil cases C. keep and bear arms

C. keep and bear arms

The Electoral College elects the _____. A. chief justice B. governor C. president D. electors

C. president

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the vice president is not present? A. the president B. speaker of the House C. president pro tempore D. ambassador to the U.N.

C. president pro tempore

Which of the following compromises did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists make? A. creation of Bill of Rights B. establishment of presidency C. separation of powers clause D. addition of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

C. separation of powers clause

At the end of the Constitutional Convention, the Constitution was signed by _____. A. all of the delegates B. only Washington, Hamilton, Franklin and Madison C. thirty-nine delegates D. thirteen delegates

C. thirty-nine delegates

The Second Amendment states,"the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Infringed means _____. A. guaranteed B. enforced C. violated D. restricted

C. violated

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

C. you could draft a piece of legislation then meet with the Representative or her staff and convince them to submit the legislation

Which of the following is NOT from the Bill of Rights? A. "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." B.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. C. Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. D. "The people are entitled these rights to protect against government, and no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.

D. "The people are entitled these rights to protect against government, and no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.

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

D. A chamber is a legislative meeting hall.

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

D. Americans have rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.

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

D. Both were elected by popular vote.

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

D. If a bill is approved by the committee and has survived a Senate vote, the bill will go to the House of Representatives.

_____ was a Virginia delegate and one of the most powerful influences on the writing of the Bill of Rights. A. Franklin B. Washington C. Lincoln D. Mason

D. Mason

Which statement is NOT true? A. Either the House or Senate can introduce a bill. B. A bill that becomes a law is called legislation. C. A sponsor is a member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. D. Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress.

D. Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress.

Which of the following amendments grants power to the states? A. Fifth Amendment B. Eighth Amendment C. Second Amendment D. Tenth Amendment

D. Tenth Amendment

What happens if no candidate receives at least 270 votes from the Electoral College? Conduct research of secondary sources to assist you. A. The Constitution states that a new election must be organized and the process start over. B. The President becomes the candidate with the highest popular vote, as determined by the Founding Fathers. C. The state legislatures convene to select the President and Vice President. D. The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President.

D. The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President.

Which of the following geographic regions is the most politically diverse? A. Northeast B. South C. Midwest D. West

D. West

Whenever one house of Congress significantly alters a bill _____. A. the bill is nullified the chief justice determines B. the constitutionality of the changes C. the president vetoes the bill D. a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill

D. a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill

Whenever one house of Congress significantly alters a bill, _____. A. the bill is nullified the chief justice determines B. the constitutionality of the changes C. the president vetoes the bill D. a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill

D. a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill

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

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

The executive branch is NOT responsible for which of the following? A. national security and defense B. enforcing all laws made by the legislative branch C. functioning like a CEO of the government D. deciding which laws are legal and should be enforced E. appointing secretaries to oversee several departments of government

D. deciding which laws are legal and should be enforced

Which of the following best summarizes the impact of innovation on a society? A. growth and stability B. growth and industrialization C. growth and imperialism D. growth and well-being

D. growth and well-being

Justices for the Supreme Court are: A. elected by the people B. elected by the Senators C. nominated by the Chief Justice D. nominated by the president

D. nominated by the president

The House and Senate have different responsibilities. Which of the following would the House be responsible for? Select all that apply. A. confirming the ambassador to Russia B. making the final decision for president should there be a tie in the Electoral College C. passing articles of impeachment for President Bill Clinton D. sending troops into Syria E. levying taxes and determining how interstate shipping is regulated

D. sending troops into Syria E. levying taxes and determining how interstate shipping is regulated

Mark the statement that is NOT true. A. The president is also known as the chief executive. B. The executive department is divided into 15 divisions. C. The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws. D. The president is also known as the chief of state. E. The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.

E. The "Beltway mentality" is a desired goal of every presidential administration.

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

Marking up

Which constitutional amendment gives the states freedoms and control?

Tenth Amendment

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

divided government

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

divided government

Ensuring ____________ ____________________ means ensuring peacefulness or calmness.

domestic tranquility

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

draft

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

federal

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

fourth

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

interpret

Either the House or Senate can ____________ a bill.

introduce

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

list

Jurisdiction means the power of ___________________________________.

making laws and enforcing them

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

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

The creation and maintenance of a state reservoir falls under the jurisdiction of ___________ ________.

public works

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

Lawyers must pass a ______ _________ ______.

state bar exam

A dentist would apply for a license with the ____________.

state government

It's a bad sign for your bill if ____________________________.

the subcommittee lets it set

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 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