Gilroy Unit 4: Executive/Judicial Flashcard

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Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit, Michigan, Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa, FL, Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel to American parents, Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland to Irish parents.

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Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa, FL.

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The War Powers Act of 1973 restricted the powers of the President as Commander-In-Chief. Which principle of constitutional government did the passage of this law illustrate?

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Checks and Balances

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Which power does the Constitution give to the President to check Congress? Options: The power to appoint heads of departments, The power to veto proposed federal legislation, The power to pardon offenders for federal crimes, The power to inform Congress of the "State of the Union"

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The power to veto proposed federal legislation

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Which is an important task of an administrative agency? Options: Passing federal laws, Making detailed regulations, Running the United States armed forces, Resolving court cases between private parties

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Making detailed regulations

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Under the Constitution, which task is assigned to the executive branch? Options: Ratifying treaties with foreign countries, Appointing Justices to the US Supreme Court, Determining whether a new law is Constitutional, Voting on funds to support US armed forces stationed abroad

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Appointing Justices to the US Supreme Court

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How does an "Executive Order" differ from a federal law?

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Executive orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

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Why does Article III of the Constitution refer to the US Supreme Court as "supreme"?

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It has authority over all other courts in the United States.

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Why did the Constitution establish that federal judges be appointed for life?

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To maintain the independence of the judiciary and separation of powers

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How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

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An appellate court reviews another court's decision.

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Which major power of the Supreme Court was established in the court case Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

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Judicial Review