Unit 2 Govt Test

Front

In what way does the power of judicial review act as a check?

Back

Courts can declare congressional acts unconstitutional.

Front

The main job of the executive branch is to

Back

Enforce the law

Front

Which court case established the power of judicial review?

Back

Marbury vs. Madison

Front

What may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case? Options: The defendant appeals to a higher court, The US court of appeals asks to review the case, The criminal case becomes the civil case, The US Supreme Court automatically reviews the case

Back

The defendant appeals to a higher court

Front

Which of the following courts has exclusively original jurisdiction over their cases? US District Court, US Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, State Court of Appeals

Back

US District Court

Front

The _________ has the sole power to initiate impeachment hearings

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Which of the following refers to the division of power between the state and national government: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Nationalism, Federalism?

Back

Federalism

Front

Implied powers are....

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Powers that the government assumes they have in order to carry out the powers expressed in the Constitution

Front

One way that states can settle disputes with other states are: Interstate Compacts, Lawsuits, Supreme Court decisions, All of these are ways disputes can be settled

Back

All of these are ways disputes can be settled

Front

Which of the following are examples of concurrent powers? Declaring war, Print and coining money, Establish and maintain schools, Levy and collect taxes

Back

Levy and collect taxes