Gov EOC Review

Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

• to make laws
• to enforce laws
• to define laws
• to interpret laws

Which example BEST demonstrates a constitutional government?

• the rule of law is present but changing
• the rule of law is determined by congress
• places limits on the power of elected officials
• the constitution must be in written form

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Declaration of Independence
The origins of this concept can best be traced to what philosophy?

• Natural Rights
• Classical republicanism
• The right of revolution
• Divine right

Which action BEST describes direct democracy?

• the people elect their own representatives
• representatives are required to represent the views of their constituents
• citizens vote on each new rule or law
• The President has the final say in the making of each law

Which statement BEST describes the impact of the Supremacy Clause?

• Allows the Supreme Court to rule that state laws may take precedent over federal laws
• Places federal law above individual state laws
• Allows the president and Congress to create state laws
• Allows Congress to create state laws

Which of the following is an example of the role the Judicial Branch places in Checks and Balances

• Impeaching the President
• Veto Power
• Declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional
• Confirmation Power

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?

• To make laws
• To interpret laws
• To enforce laws
• To enhance laws

Which phrase BEST defines jurisdiction

• The power or authority of judges to declare a law unconstitutional
• The power or authority to hear cases and make decisions
• The power or authority of Congress to create new courts
• The power or authority of the president to veto a treaty

"Serve as the court of original jurisdiction for civil and criminal matters involving federal laws, and constitutional questions..."
Identify the term the BEST fits the above definition

• Federal Court of Appeals
• State Supreme Court
• Federal District Courts
• Circuit Courts

Which view of presidential power led to the Twenty-Second Amendment?

• The office of the president had too much power in the nineteenth century
• Original checks and balances in the Constitution sufficiently limit the president's power
• Congress should have more power to check the president's power
• Term limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful