Government Unit 2
In judicial review, the Supreme Court makes decisions as to whether any law passed by Congress or state legislatures stays within the guidelines of the ( ) .
Constitution
A wide range of rights are allowed to states as long as exercising those rights are not in conflict with the U.S ( ).
Constitution or acts of Congress
The constitutions deals with extraditing a ( ) back to a state for trials.
Criminals
Discussing and even arguing over points of a matter is called ( )
Debating
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are ( ) by their creator with certain ( ) rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Endowed , unalienable
The three parts of our government are ( ) , ( ) , and ( )
Executive, legislative, and judicial
True/False ~The president pro tempore gives the final vote on the bill.
False
True/False~ Repealing a bill means the senate is reconsidering it.
False
True/False~ of the three branches of government, The president is under the direct responsibility of the judicial branch
False
"Search and seizure" restrictions are listed in the ( ) amendment.
Fourth
Check 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 12 Court of Appeal in the judiciary system (E) Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life
Mark the statement that is not true~ The executive branch is one of the three branches of the US government; This brand mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them. The president is also known as chief executive The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws The president is also known as the chief of state and preforms ceremonial duties around the countries The president serves a term of four years at a time
(A) The executive branch is one of the three branches of the US government; This brand mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them.
The president may serve a maximum of ( ) terms in office.
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Hearings
A time when the good and bad aspects of a bill also discussed; includes written and verbal statements
Floor session
Activity concerning a bill which may include debates and compromise.
Amendment nine is telling us that the presence of the list of amendments does not mean "if it's not ( ) here, you don't have the ( ) ." Americans have other freedoms.
Listed, right
The eighth amendment deals with ( )
Not allowing excessive bail or punishment
In 1962 the Supreme Court gave a neutral ruling concerning public school ( )
Prayer
The electoral college makes the decision of electing the ( ) of the United States
President and Vice President
The ( ) is the presiding officer of the senate whenever the Vice President is not present.
President pro tempore
A hospital would be included in the ( ) service.
Public safety
Statutory construction
The act of the courts interpreting the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations.
It's a bad sign for your bill if ( )
The subcommittee lets it set and does nothing.
In session
The time when congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties.
True/ False ~ 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 concurrence.
True
True/False ~ A member of the House of Representatives may introduce a bill.
True
True/False ~ If a bill is approved by the committee and has survived a senate vote, the bill will go to the House of Representatives.
True
True/False ~The circuit court is also known as the Court of Appeals
True
True/False~ Congress is a part of the legislative branch, having the power to coin money,maintain the Armed Forces, override A presidential veto with a two- thirds majority vote.
True
True/False~ Government printing office is maintained by the legislative branch
True
Whenever the other house of Congress significantly alter a bill, a conference committee must be formed to reconcile the differences between the House and senate ( ) of the bill.
Versions
Override
Two-thirds majority vote needed
Which is Not true~ Sponsor: A member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. Ordering a bill reported: A Subcommittee that reads It's recommendations to both houses of Congress A bill's topic my range from highway transportation to a national monument
(B) Ordering a bill reported: A Subcommittee that reads It's recommendations to both houses of Congress
Choose the statement that is Not True
(C) Congress has the right to limit the free practice of religion
Check what is true about the first amendment of the Constitution
(C) Congress may not prevent religion from free exercise
The executive department it divided into ( ) divisions, which includes the national security council.
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Chamber
Another name for House or Senate
The legislative branch
Can create, alter or repeal laws
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
True/False~ The Supreme Court is the highest law in the land and is part of the legislative branch of government.
True
True/False~ The first amendment also gives the citizens the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
True
