Governement Review Quiz #3 2024

What does consent of the governed mean?

• The government should only listen to a select few individuals
• The government can do whatever it wants without the people's agreement
• Consent of the governed means the people have no say in government decisions
• The authority of a government should depend on the consent of the people it governs.

The amending the Constitution process is....

• Hard, thats why there are so few

• Easy, thats why there are so many

• Still being changed to day

• Only in the states hands so very complicated.

What is the final court in the United States?

• Supreme Court
• County Court
• Appeals Court
• District Court

What does a lobbyist do?

• A lobbyist influences government decisions on behalf of a specific organization or group.
• A lobbyist is a professional athlete
• A lobbyist is a type of lawyer
• A lobbyist is a medical doctor

Why do we have checks and balances in our governmental system?

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful and to ensure a balance of power.
• To allow one branch to dominate the others
• To create confusion and chaos
• To speed up the decision-making process

What was the decision of Marbury v Madison?

• Established the power of executive review
• Established the power of judicial review
• Invalidated the power of judicial review
• Established the power of legislative review

Which amendment are the Miranda rights tied to?

• First Amendment
• Second Amendment
• Fourth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment

What does the federal reserve system do?

• The Federal Reserve System conducts monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, maintains financial stability, and provides financial services.
• The Federal Reserve System manages national parks
• The Federal Reserve System operates public transportation systems
• The Federal Reserve System regulates the food industry

What is the earliest year on this graph where we spent LESS than we brought in

• 1969-70

• 1980-81

• 1999-2000

• 2013-14

Where do revnue bill originate in the United States?

• White House
• Supreme Court
• Senate
• House of Representatives