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Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution states that “The Congress shall have power to regulate commerce with foreign nations.” This is an example of—
Expressed Powers
One way that the Judicial branch checks the power of the other two branches is by -
Declaring acts to be unconstitutional
Cabinet officials, ambassadors, and agency members work for which branch of government?
Executive
Article II, Section 3, clause 1 of the Constitution states that the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union”, this speech is called -
State of the Union Address
What is the definition for Federalism?
The division of power between national, state and local government
The amount of Representatives that each state has in the SENATE is based on...
Equal representation
Which court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
The two houses of Congress are:
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Which of the following is the supreme law of the United States?
The U.S. Constitution
What are the two houses of the Virginia General Assembly called?
The VA Senate and the VA House of Delegates
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret the law
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
Make the law
Who has the power of judicial review?
The U.S. Supreme Court
What role is the governor fulfilling when he calls the Virginia National Guard to respond to flooded areas?
Commander-in-chief
If you are under 18 and charged with a crime, which court will hear your case?
Juvenile and domestic relations district court
Which group primarily advises the president in decision making?
Cabinet
Which term means that each branch can limit the power of the other branches?
Checks and balances
In 2015 President Obama decided military intervention by the U.S. was needed in Syria. In this decision the president used his role of -
commander-in-chief
How long is the Virginia governor's term of office?
4 years
A serious crime committed by an adult, such as robbery, will be heard in a—
Circuit court
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Execute the law
One way that the executive branch can check the legislative branch is by..
Vetoing legislation
Which is NOT a power of the President?
A Grant pardons and reprieves
B Appoint judges and justices
C Approve the budget
D Call special sessions of Congress
Approve the budget
Powers that are shared between the national and state government are called—
Concurrent
In 1935, five of President Roosevelt’s executive orders were overturned. Who had the power to do this?
U.S. Supreme Court