Study Guide Review Govt. Assessment #3

The legal concept established in the case of Marbury v. Madison was-

• federal supremacy.

• judicial review.

• executive privilege.

• separation of powers.

Which of the following statements regarding the U.S. Senate is correct?

• The Senate chooses a president pro tempore to run the Senate and has the sole power of impeachment.

• U.S. senators must be 30 years old, a 9-year citizen of the United States, and reside in the state one wants to serve.

• U.S. senators serve six-year terms, and both senators from a single state are up for reelection at the same time.

• The vice president of the United States serves in the Senate as a representative for the District of Columbia.

Which of the following is the MAIN reason why Supreme Court justices receive lifetime appointments?

• to ensure judges are protected from impeachment proceedings

• to give the president sole control over the judicial branch

• to minimize the political pressure exerted on the court

• to ensure that court decisions are absent of bias

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving-

• violations of any federal law.

• interstate commerce.

• lawsuits between citizens of different states.

• federally appointed officials.

Which change MOST likely results from major shifts of population from one region to another?

• Presidential campaigns become more competitive.

• Congressional representation is redistributed.

• Interest groups gain more funding.

• Third parties are introduced.

What was one reason for the creation of a bicameral legislature in the United States?

• It allowed slaves to be counted as part of the population.

• It balanced the power of the people with the states.

• It helped clarify the expressed powers of government.

• It eliminated confusion about congressional boundary lines.

A person has been brought to trial for violating a federal law. Which court would have primary jurisdiction of the case?

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. District Court

• State Superior Court

• State Court of Appeals

Which article of the Constitution created the Presidency?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

How does a person become a Supreme Court Justice?

• appointed by Congress, approved by the president

• appointed by the Judicial Branch, approved by Congress

• appointed by the Senate, approved by the House

• appointed by the president, approved by the Senate

If you were a Senator, which branch of the federal government would you be a part of?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Transportation