BIG BEAST Review

What is meant by “judicial review?"

• the power of a governor or the President to pardon criminals
• the power of a court to determine whether a law is constitutional
• the power of a state governor to remove an unpopular state judge
• an annual ranking of federal judges by the U.S. Department of Justice

The diagram below shows the powers of a government official. Which official completes the diagram?

• Governor

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

Which of the following is a true statement of an executive branch process?

• The president declares a new law unconstitutional.
• The president creates a new constitutional amendment.
• The president appoints a new Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• The president issues an order declaring a state of emergency after a hurricane

Which belief did the colonists hold based on rights granted by Magna Carta?

• All human beings are entitled to certain natural rights.
• The king only rules over his subjects by their consent.
• New taxes cannot be imposed on subjects without their approval.
• All criminals must be tried in England rather than in the colonies.

How does an executive order differ from a law?

• An executive order is not passed by Congress
• An executive order does not apply to the states.
• An executive order does not have the force of law.
• An executive order is not subject to the Constitution.

How did the English government respond to colonial protests against the Stamp Act?

• It kept the Stamp Act and arrested protestors
• It ended the Stamp Tax but imposed new taxes.
• It ended the Stamp Tax and granted the colonists independence.
• It ended the Stamp Tax and added colonial representatives to Parliament.

According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?

• freedom of speech and of the press
• the right to free health care and education
• the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• the right to use the resources of nature, including air and water

In the Constitution, how do the two houses of Congress check one another?

• The Senate must confirm all appointments made by the House of Representatives.
• The House of Representatives can annul treaties ratified by the Senate.
• Both houses must approve any bill for it to become a law.
• One house can veto a bill submitted by the other house

Why did the Anti-Federalists urge the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution?

• to abolish slavery
• to protect individual liberties
• to lower the costs of government
• to check the power of state governments

What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

• Citizens are at liberty to act without any restraint.
• All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules.
• Officials are free to follow their own private judgment.
• The ruler can take whatever steps he or she feels are necessary