Spring Pol 21A Final Quiz

Which article of the Constitution outlines the eligibility and

responsibilities of the President?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is NOT a check that Congress holds over the President?

• The power to override presidential vetoes

• The power to confirm judicial appointments

• The power to fill Cabinet vacancies

• The power to approve treaties

What is the most important role of the Office of Management and

Budget (OMB)

• Assist Congress in budgetary project requests

• Determine the constitutionality of legislation

• Determine the size of the President's Cabinet

• Assist the President in the development of a budget

T or F: The Supreme Court is seen as the least democratic branch

because justices are not elected by the people.

• True

• False

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of ________ .

• Separate but equal

• Judicial review

• Desegregation

• Presidential succession

The 26th Amendment did what?

• Ended the military draft

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Explicitly prohibited sex discrimination

• Bans poll taxes

Which of the following differences between the House and Senate

is FALSE?

• The House confirms Supreme Court appointments.

• The age requirement to be a Senator is older.

• There are fewer Senators.

• House elections are held more frequenlty.

The notion that the president can suspend the normal operation of Constitution and law in a time of crisis is called:

• Executive prerogative

• Pardon power

• Presidential oath of office

• None of the above

Which department was established during the New Deal to

improve the President's ability to manage the bureaucracy?

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Works Project Administration (WPA)

• Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

• Executive Office of the Presidency (EOP)

T or F: McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) expanded the power of the

federal government?

• True

• False