Lawmaking Test Review

Which of the following is the lawmaking body for our federal government?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

There are 435 total representatives in this body of government.

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

There are two representatives in this body for each state.

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

This applies to all states and deals with issues of national importance.

• Federal Statute

• Ordinances

• Proposals

• Court orders

Supremacy Clause states that

• The laws of each state override federal law.

• The laws of the United States apply to countries on our borders.

• The laws of the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.

This refers to when a judge interprets what the legislature means in disputes over the law.

• Subpoena

• Supremacy laws

• Legislative intent

What is the purpose of a public hearing?

• It allows the citizens of the area a chance to watch the trial.

• It gives individuals or businesses the opportunity to express their opinion on proposals.

• It gives the citizens a chance to change the laws.

What does the appellate court do?

• It makes a new verdict in the case.

• It sends the case to a civil court.

• It reviews cases in which the defendant feels they were not give justice in another court.

States send two representatives to this house of government.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Congress

• Executive Branch

A ____________________ was required before the EPA could propose new environmental regulations.

• Public meeting

• Private consultation

• Internal review

• Expert panel discussion