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1) Which principle of the Constitution enables the Supreme Court to strike down legislation?
Judicial Review
100
2) Which of the following describes the concept of limited government? a. Powers are divided among three independent branches of government. b. All political power belongs to political parties c. Government must operate within certain bounds set by the people. d. The people must behave according to rules set by the government.
c. Government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.
100
3) A group representing an industry, labor union, or hobby that raises and spends campaign contributions on behalf of candidates or causes is a a. Special interest group b. Grassroots lobbying committee c. Political action committee d. Social movement
Special interest group
100
4) The goals and purposes of the Constitution are expressed in the a. Preamble b. Miranda warning c. Bill of Rights d. Two Treatises of Government
Preamble
100
5) The Constitution is based on the concept of a. Expressed powers b. Judicial activism c. Popular sovereignty d. Caucus
Popular sovereignty
200
6) Which of the following is true under the system of checks and balances? a. The Supreme Court can overrule the President’s policy proposals b. The Senate must ratify treaties negotiated by the President before they are in force c. A bill becomes a law when the House and the Senate pass it, and the Supreme Court declares it constitutional d. The House of Representatives appoints justices to the Supreme Court and the Senate approves the appointment
The Senate must ratify treaties negotiated by the President before they are in force
200
7) Commander in Chief of the national armed forces is the a. President of the United States b. Joints Chiefs of Staff c. Vice President of the United States d. Attorney General
President of the United States
200
8) The President’s power to veto an act of Congress is an example of a. executive agreement b. judicial review c. checks and balances d. limited government
checks and balances
200
9) The power to create taxes is ….. a. A power of the federal government only b. A power of the state government only c. A power shared by both federal and state governments d. A power of the Executive Branch
A power shared by both federal and state governments
200
10) True or False: In the United States of America, the sovereignty lies with the People.
True
300
11) True or False: A Theocracy is a type of government where power resides in religious belief.
True
300
12) True or False: In the United States voting is required by law.
False
300
1) Ohio currently has 16 representatives in the House of Representatives, while Wyoming only has 1 representative. Explain why this is the case:
Population blah blah blah "apportionment"
300
Name an issue/topic/concern in the United States that you care about. Explain 2 specific actions you could take in order to become an active citizen regarding this issue.
Voting, Petitions, Start a group or join a group, Protest, write a letter or call a congressman/woman etc. (Jarvis will judge your answer)
300
Name a "check" that the Executive performs against the Legislative
Veto Power
400
Name a check that Legislative performs against the Executive
Impeach the President
400
Name a check that the Judicial performs against the Legislative (Think laws)
Declaring laws constitutional or unconstitutional
400
Name a check that the Executive performs on the Judicial
Appointing federal judges
400
Name a check that the legislative performs against the executive (think nominees to the supreme court)
Confirm or Reject nominees
400
Name a check that the Judicial performs against the Executive (think actions)
Declaring actions constitutional or unconstitutional
500
Name a check that the legislative performs against the Executive (Think treaties)
Approve or reject foreign treaties
500
What do we call it when the Judicial branch decides if a law or action is "constitutional or unconstitutional"?
Judicial Review
500
Who has the power to Propose the Federal Budget?
President of the United States
500
Why do federal judges serve "life terms"?
To keep them above politics
500
What is the two word phrase that means "power to the people"?
Popular Sovereignty
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