Unit 4 Post- Test Review

Which branch of the national government approves the federal budget?

• Legislative

• Cabinet

• Judicial

• Executive

All of the following are similarities between parties EXCEPT:

• appealing to the political center

• reflect conservative and liberal points

• influencing public policy

• educating politicians

Which is an example of “checks and balances?”

• A citizen suing the government for more rights

• Having a federal system of government

• Dividing governmental power into three branches

• A Presidential veto of a Congressional bill

The main role of Congress is to pass laws. However, they also perform which other important jobs? (Pick 2)

• Interpret laws of the Constitution

• Confirms presidential appointments

• Approves the annual budget

  
  

• Administer the federal bureaucracy

• Propose the annual budget

Which branch of government "makes the laws"?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government "carries out the laws"?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government "interprets the laws"?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

The __________ Amendment gives the ________________________________________ powers not mentioned in the Constitution.

• 9th, national government

• 9th, state government

• 10th, national government

• 10th, state government

Which of the following is a power of the legislative branch?

• Appoints ambassadors

• Executes federal laws

• Declares war

• Prepares annual budget

Which power does the President exercise as the ceremonial head of the government?

• Chief citizen

• Commander-in-chief

• Chief executive

• Chief of state