Legislative Branch
How many members are there in congress?
535
What is the President's cabinet?
a group of trusted advisors ; heads of departments
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
What is it called when there's too much money in the economy and prices rise?
Inflation
A treaty signed by the President of the United States must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principle of government does this reflect?
Checks and Balances
Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?
to give interest groups more influence
to modify political party alliances
to account for changing populations
to create new committees
to account for changing populations
Who formally elects the President?
Electoral college
define judicial review
the court's ability to interpret the constitution
What is a tarrif?
A tax on imported goods
what does the 6th amendment protect?
right to a speedy trial ; right to call witnesses ; in court proceedings
Congress may respond to United States Supreme Court rulings by
declaring rulings of the court invalid
rewriting a law overturned by the court
deciding which lawyers may argue the case
determining which justices will review a particular case
rewriting a law overturned by the court
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?
They must be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
They must be in agreement with the Constitution.
They must represent the views of the majority party.
They must be approved by a majority of cabinet members.
They must be in agreement with the Constitution.
What did the cases of Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright help to define in American Law?
Free speech and press
Ending segregation
Rights of accused persons
Voting rights for minorities
Rights of accused persons
Which of these has the most control over the United States' defense spending?
A the Supreme Court
B the Secretary of the Treasury
C the Congress
D the Secretary of State
the Congress
What is a power reserved to the states?
marriage/drivers license, public education, elections, anything not directly given to the federal government
Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States?
They are encouraged by the Constitution.
They are prohibited in many states.
They win most congressional elections.
They introduce alternative political ideas.
They introduce alternative political ideas.
Which of these does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulate?
the safety of passenger airlines
Which of these Maryland courts has authority most similar to the United States Supreme Court?
Circuit Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Which of the following is an example of the United States government providing foreign aid?
placing an embargo on foreign sugar
signing a nuclear arms control treaty
sending medical supplies to foreign doctors
increasing immigration restrictions
sending medical supplies to foreign doctors
Which of these is an example of following the rule of law?
Citizens vote for a new amendment.
The General Assembly approves the governor’s budget.
Political parties hold a convention to nominate candidates.
The governor is impeached for wrongdoing.
The governor is impeached for wrongdoing.
What is social security?
money for people who are now retired ; must have payed in while working to receive benefits
Which cabinet member would advise the President about how to deal with foreign nations?
In which situation would the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court decision apply?
A man is refused an attorney in his criminal case.
A woman is arrested without being informed of her rights.
A teacher searches a boy’s locker without his permission due to reasonable suspicion.
A girl is suspended from school for passing out fliers about a presidential candidate
A teacher searches a boy’s locker without his permission due to reasonable suspicion.
If government statistics show rising unemployment and a falling Consumer Price Index, which of these actions should the Federal Reserve take to help the economy?
decrease interest rates
Where do implied powers come from?
The necessary and proper clause