APS Topic 3 Lesson 1 Quiz Review

The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of

• executive agreement.
  
• judicial review.
• checks and balances.
  

Which of the following is the best description of the principle of Popular-Sovereignty?

• division of power among central gov't and regional gov't
• Court has power determine constitutionality of gov't actions
• government by the consent of the governed

When there is a separation of powers,

• the basic powers of government are held by a single agency.
• power distributed among three independent branches of gov't
  
• the people grant the States the authority to govern.

With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes its authority on the basis of

• popular sovereignty.
  
• the rule of law.
• the separation of powers.

Which of the following best describes the concept of limited government?

• Powers divided among 3 independent branches of government.
• The people must behave according to rules set by the gov't
• Gov't must operate within certain bounds set by the people.
  

The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to

• override a presidential veto.
  
• remove judges through impeachment.
• declare executive actions unconstitutional.

Which branch of government can declare an act of Congress to be unconstitutional?

• judicial branch
• legislative branch
• executive branch

Which branch of government can override a presidential veto?

• judicial branch
• legislative branch
  
• executive branch

Name the one way that the executive branch can check the power of the judicial branch.

• veto a decision by the courts.
• through its power to appoint federal judges.
  
• remove federal judges.

How may Congress check a presidential veto?

• override the veto with a two-thirds vote
  
• override the veto with a one-third vote
• Courts can declare the veto unconstitutional