Legislative and Executive Branches Review

The President's rejection of a bill is known as his power to

• veto

• appoint

• caucus

• lobby

Why is the United States Senate not directly affected by results of a census?

• Senators are paid by lobbyists

• The Constitution says each state has equal representation in the senate.

• Senators make decisions based on belief.

• Senators are too powerful.

Which action related to presidential elections is provided for in the Federal Constitution?

• the inaugural address

• the electoral college casting ballots

• campaigning

• the national nominating committee

A system of checks and balances was included in the United States Constitution because authors were concerned about

• the states having too much power

• England taking over

• one branch becoming too powerful

• the military gaining control

What is the primary role of lobbyists in the political process?

• to draft bills for legislators

• to present the views of special interest groups on proposed legislation

• to locate citizens willing to run for public office

• to provide protection for the government

Who are the members of the Cabinet directly responsible to?

• Supreme Court

• People of the state

• President

• States

All of the following are examples of actions that are part of the unwritten constitution EXCEPT

• A president consulting with members of the Cabinet

• Each state has exactly 2 senators.

• The development of political parties.

• The President acting as the leader of his political party.

The real work of Congress is done in

• Committee

• Washington

• Cars

• The House

What is the function of the Legislative Branch?

• enforce the laws

• make the laws

• try the laws

• veto the laws

What are the powers granted only to the Federal Government? (Like declaring war)

• concurrent

• implied

• delegate

• reserved