What is an example of separation of powers?
a. representatives rewrite a bill.
b. The president enforces a law passed by Congress.
c.The president fires a cabinet member.
b. The president enforces a law passed by Congress.
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THE PRESIDENT DECLARES WESTERN MD A DISASTER DUE TO A HURRICANE. The feds give money to the state to help victims. Which responsibility of the president is this?
a. directing foreign policy
b. maintaining order and safety of citizens
b. maintaining order and safety of citizens
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The US Congress is mainly responsible for...
making laws
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What is the main role of the Supreme court?
The supreme court interprets the laws challenged by citizens.
100
Which is an example of separation of powers?
a. President rewrites a bill.
b. The president enforces laws by Congress.
c. The president fires a cabinet member.
b. The president enforces laws by Congress.
200
After the House of Rep and the Senate pass a bill and before it becomes law, the president has the power to ...
VETO Baby!
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Which statement best describes a federal system of government?
a. power is divided into 3 branches of gov
b. power is shared between state and national gov
c. power to make laws is in the legislative branch
b. power is shared between state and national gov
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Which principle of government is shown when the Supreme court declares a law unconstitutional?
a. popular sovereignty
b. checks and balances
c. representative democracy
b. checks and balances
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THE PRESIDENT DECLARES WESTERN MD A DISASTER DUE TO A HURRICANE. The feds give money to the state to help victims. What principle is this?
a. checks and balances
b. popular sovereignty
c .federalism
c .federalism
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Which is an example of checks and balances?
a. Media investigates the vice presidents for breaking a law.
b. Congress passes laws that limit pollution.
c. The Senate does not approve a treaty negotiated by the president.
c. The Senate does not approve a treaty negotiated by the president.
300
Name a power shared by the state governor and the county executive.
budgets
parks and recreation services, police emergency medical services, municipal courts,
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Who is responsible for Impeaching/checking the President's power?
House of Representatives
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Which statement BEST describes the Supreme Courts role in the lawmaking process?
a. The Supreme Court amends laws in conflict with the Constitution.
b. The Supreme Court interprets laws challenged by citizens
c. The Supreme Court reviews all laws passed by Congress.
b. The Supreme Court interprets laws challenged by citizens
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The power to raise an army and navy is a power
a. power delegated to the national gov
b. a power reserved to the states
c. a power shared by both levels of gov.
a. power delegated to the national gov.
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Name one disadvantage/problem with the system of checks and balances.
Congress and the President may have different ideologies and disagree on proposed laws.
Agreeing and Passing laws may be difficult and take time.
400
The governor of Maryland has the power to...
a. veto bills in the general assembly
b. decide a case in the court of appeals
c. change the legal age to get a drivers license.
a. veto bills in the general assembly
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What Clause Applies when there is a conflict between national and state laws?
The Supremacy Clause
400
Name one power reserved only for the states.
establishing schools
drivers' licenses
schools
500
Describe the process in which Congress removes an unfit official from office.
House begins proceedings, and the Senate holds the trial.
500
Marbury v Madison established what precedent in this Supreme court case?
Name and define this precedent.
the principle of "judicial review" -- the power of federal courts to void acts of Congress in conflict with the Constitution.
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Which is an implied power of Congress
a. levying taxes
b. establishing a national highway system
c. regulating foreign trade