us government - unit 4: branches of government
the eleventh amendment _[blank]_ the supreme court's authority to hear cases in which a citizen is suing a state he or she does not live in.
limits
_[blank]_ is when one individual or group attempts to gain the support of congress members to pass legislation.
lobbying
what was the effect of judicial review?
it established the authority of the supreme court.
what is the purpose of the twenty-second amendment?
it limits the united states president to two terms.
what kind of a trial does the seventh amendment guarantee citizens?
jury
voting in the house of representatives is conducted by what means? select all that apply.
voice voting machine
the twenty-seventh amendment determines ___.
when congressional raises take effect
which major world event was the united states involved in during the passage of the sedition act?
world war i
who runs the federal reserve?
a board of governors
the modern first ladies have sought to promote their own _[blank]_.
causes
the sixteenth amendment provides congress the ability to levy a(n) _[blank]_ tax.
income
the sixteenth amendment provides the federal government with the power to collect _[blank]_ from citizens.
income taxes
both pulitzer and hearst used sensationalized reporting to ___ readership of their newspapers.
increase
what is the purpose of the twenty-fifth amendment?
it establishes the line of succession for the office of the president.
for what practice did marbury v. madison establish a precedent that continues to be utilized today?
judicial review
why should consumers of media be aware that each source may have its own bias?
knowing what is news and what is opinion allows people to come up with their own opinions about events.
which are the primary duties of the white house chief of staff? select all that apply.
manage white house staff oversee the president's schedule
pork barrel spending brings money to a representative's district through ____.
a non-vital project
match each term with the correct definition.
a tax on any goods exported or imported from one country to another : customs duty a charge imposed by the government on the money earned or gained by individuals, companies, and other taxable entities : income tax a tax added to a specific good or service : excise tax a tax imposed by the government on the profits of us resident businesses : corporate income tax
what was one result of us v. virginia (vmi)?
all-male educational institutions could no longer refuse to admit women solely on the basis of their gender.
the system of judicial courts at the local, state, and federal levels provides citizens with opportunities to _[blank]_ a previous court's rulings.
appeal
which article of the constitution established the supreme court?
article iii
what qualifications are needed to become a member of the house of representatives? select all that apply.
attain the age of 25 reside in the state represented
what qualifications are needed to become a member of the united states senate? select all that apply.
attain the age of 30 reside in the state represented
how have women in congress impacted the us government? select all that apply.
by contributing to the new deal policies by adding title ix to the civil rights act of 1964 by helping to form the first atomic energy commission
what are some responsibilities of the president of the senate? select all that apply.
casts a vote in the event of a tie sign legislation passed in the senate
what is the purpose of committees in congress?
committees help to determine the necessity for bills that may become laws.
what are some responsibilities of the speaker of the house of representatives? select all that apply.
counts votes administers the oath of office
in what way can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?
declare executive action unconstitutional
which groups can introduce a bill in the house of representatives? select all that apply.
delegates members of congress
many minority members who entered congress have fought to ensure that their constituents had the ability to achieve the american dream through providing _[blank]_ opportunities.
economic educational
in which branch of the federal government is the office of the president located?
executive
what is a legally binding directive from the president of the united states to federal agencies?
executive order
match each term with its correct definition.
fillbuster : the act of delivering an extremely long speech that ultimately slows or blocks the passage of a bill final vote : a vote from both chambers of the house, after which the bill is sent to the president if approved viva voice : a voice vote, in which members declare "aye" or "no" roll call : each member is called and indicates "yea" or "nay" as a vote resident commissioner : an elected representative to the house from puerto rico who has the right to speak but cannot vote delegate : a representative from a us territory like the virgin islands, guam, american samoa, and so on
how have first ladies of the united states had an effect on national policy?
first ladies have promoted their own causes that connect with changing social issues like education and drug use.
according to the eleventh amendment, us citizens cannot be sued by whom?
foreign individuals or nations
during the state of the union address, recent presidents of the united states have most often covered issues relating to _[blank]_.
foreign policy, immigration, and education
the impeachment process is the formal procedure used by the _[blank]_ to determine if a government official is to be removed from office.
house of representatives
in what way can the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?
impeach judges
match each term with the correct definition.
mudslinging : the act or accusing an individual with the intent to damage the person's reputation muckraking : searching out scandalous information about a public figure or organization and publicizing the information in a way that is considered underhanded yellow journalism : news reporting characterized by sensationalism and crude exaggeration
who was the first female speaker of the house?
nancy pelosi
what is the difference between earmarks and pork barrel spending?
pork barrel spending is a non-vital project to bring money to a representative's district, while earmarks are designated funds to meet the needs of the people.
who nominates the chairperson and vice chairperson to the federal reserve?
president of the united states
what was one of the major influences in the drafting of the first amendment?
press
media can influence ____ and government policy through nationwide communication.
public opinion
two famous new york newspaper publishers were joseph ____ and william randolph ____.
pulitzer, hearst
who was the first hispanic american elected to the house of representatives?
romualdo pacheco (in the reading it says joseph m. hernandez idk why this was the correct answer)
which cabinet member is responsible for policy on land and conservation?
secretary of the interior
which acts as a court to determine the guilt of the accused in the impeachment process?
senate
the appointment clause of the constitution allows the _[blank]_.
senate to review candidates nominated by the president of the united states for cabinet positions, federal judges, and ambassadors
which are the duties of the vice president of the united states? select all that apply.
serve as president of the senate serve on the national security council
which amendment allows the federal government to collect income taxes?
sixteenth
which is a federal insurance program that provides us citizens with retirement or disability income?
social security
what was one result of adarand constructors, inc. v. pena?
some programs that promoted equal opportunity and affirmative action faced cutbacks due to the court's ruling.
article ii section 3, is the foundation for the _[blank]_.
state of the union address
which are individuals who refuse to pay their income taxes and claim it is a form of free speech?
tax protestors
section 4 of article ii describes _[blank]_.
the ability of congress to impeach and convict officers of the executive branch
under which circumstance may a bill become a law without the signature of the us president?
the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both the house and the senate after a presidential veto.
under what circumstance can a presidential veto be overridden?
the bill receives at least a two-thirds majority in both the house and the senate
what requirements does article ii of the constitution establish for becoming president of the united states?
the candidate must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born us citizen, and a us resident for 14 years.
lesson 16
the executive branch
lesson 19
the federal reserve
who was jeannette rankin?
the first female in the house of representatives
what warning did president washington give to the united states during his farewell address?
the founding of political parties would create more problems than it would solve.
how does congress hold the fed accountable? select all that apply.
the government accountability office can audit the fed's activities. appointees of the fed can appear before congressional committees to provide testimony.
lesson 18
the judicial branch
lesson 17
the legislative branch
lesson 20
the media
what notable executive order was issued by president roosevelt in 1942?
the order to allow the government to detain americans of japanese, german, and italian descent in internment camps
who can declare war for the first 60 days of a conflict?
the president
which of these events are needed for a bill to become a law? select all that apply.
the president must sign the bill both the house and the senate must pass identical legislation
what is the purpose of the seventeenth amendment?
to determine how senators are replaced in the event of a vacancy
what are the purposes of an executive order? select all that apply.
to direct agencies on the president's intent for fulfilling constitutional duties to allow federal agencies to carry out laws passed by congress and signed by the president
why is it important for citizens to use multiple sources of information?
to fact-check for themselves
in what way can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?
veto legislation
