Which statement about the Supreme Court is true?

The court decides which cases it will hear.

Every case appealed to the Supreme Court is ruled upon by the court.

The court hears all cases for which two or more justices agree that the case has merit.

In deciding cases, the chief justice’s vote counts as two votes.

The court can hear only cases that have worked their way up from local courts.

What was the importance of the Supreme Court having its own independent building?

The court was no longer beholden to Congress for room.

Congress could continue to hold a position of power over the court based on location.

The president could hold a position of power over the court based on location.

The new building emphasized the national scope of the court.

Justices could be kept away from lobbyists who would influence their judgments.

Which Supreme Court decision was rendered invalid by the landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education?

Board of Regents of California v. Bakke

What is the main purpose of state legislatures?

to make and pass laws at the state level

to provide legislative support for Congress

to challenge the legality of federal laws

to control the legislation of local governments

to provide financial support for the federal government

What was the effect of the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland?

It legitimized the power of the national government over states.

It helped local governments use direct democracy.

It denied states the right to control local governments.

It supported the strength of local governments over states.

It showed how the national government’s power needs to be checked.

Which is the best definition of federalism?

Federalism enables the states and the national government to share power.

Federalism creates the separation of powers between the three branches of government.

Federalism encourages the practice of direct democracy at the state level rather than the national level.

Federalism provides for the regular election of state and national officials.

Federalism gives Congress powers that were not originally enumerated in the Constitution.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Assume that you are a member of a special interest group that wants to raise taxes on certain items. Who would you present your idea to if you wanted it to be proposed as a bill?

a Supreme Court justice

the president

the American people

a senator

a member of the House

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of the executive branch imposing a check on the legislature's power to make laws?

A court declares a law unconstitutional.

The president vetoes a bill.

A bill dies in committee.

A member refuses to sponsor a bill written by an executive agency.

The president appoints a federal justice.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress?

passing a tax law

establishing the Bank of the United States

fixing the standards of weights and measures

establishing post offices

declaring war

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What generally happens when the Senate and the House of Representatives pass different versions of the same bill?

The president signs the version he prefers.

The two legislative bodies form a conference committee.

The Senate’s version of the bill is sent to the president.

The bill goes back to each chamber's committee and restarts the legislative process.

The bill is put online so the citizens can vote on it.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the 22nd Amendment, what is the maximum number of terms a president can be elected to office?

one four-year term

two four-year terms

two five-year terms

one two-year term

two six-year terms

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation of powers?

checks and balances

impeachment

pardon

judicial powers

executive privilege

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Should a president die in office, which official succeeds the president if the vice president is unable to assume the role?

secretary of state

first lady

Speaker of the House

attorney general

chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Government Unit 2 Post-test

Assume that you are a member of a special interest group that wants to raise taxes on certain items. Who would you present your idea to if you wanted it to be proposed as a bill?

Which is an example of the executive branch imposing a check on the legislature's power to make laws?

Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress?

What generally happens when the Senate and the House of Representatives pass different versions of the same bill?

Under the 22nd Amendment, what is the maximum number of terms a president can be elected to office?

Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation of powers?

Should a president die in office, which official succeeds the president if the vice president is unable to assume the role?

Which constitutional action starts the process by which a president is removed from office?

Emergency conditions can occur that require a president to make quick decisions. Which two tools would a president most likely use in such a situation?

Which term best describes a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or by the states?

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