Interactions Between Branches Review

What is a bill and who can propose a bill to congress?

• Law that needs to be fixed and only the speaker can propose.

• An idea for a law, and anyone can propose an idea for a law

• A military action and only the president can propose the action

• The role to lead in the house and only members of the house can propose.

Which part of the federal government approves the nomination of Supreme Court justices?

• Senate

• president

• state legislatures

• House of Representatives

How many senators represent each state in the Senate?

• one

• two

• three

• four

What is a role of the President?

• Appoint state governors

• makes sure laws are carried out/enforced

• makes laws

• declares war

Which is NOT a requirement to be president?

• At least 35 years old

• Native born citizen

• Resident of the U.S. for 14 years

• Former Military experience

What is a function of Regulatory Commissions?

• Register people for selective service

• Run for public office

• Make rules to enforce laws and bring violators to courts

• Work for the legislative branch

Why does the president need to live in the U.S. for at least 14 years of their life in order to be president?

• In order to know the people and issues of the United States

• Independent agencies require this qualification

• To ensure they are citizens of the the country

• To avoid being impeached

For a bill to become officially a national law, which of the following must always occur?

• The bill must pass in the house of representatives and the senate with identical language.

• The bill must be signed by the Speaker of the House

• The bill must be enforced by the judicial branch after being signed.

• The president must create the law

Who are the members of the president's Cabinet and what is their role?

• all Supreme Court justices.

• the heads of all executive departments who advise the president

• mayors of all U.S. cities.

• the wives of former presidents.

What is the role of Independent Agencies in the Executive branch?

• advise the executive branch on their area of specialization and assist with enforcing laws of the country

• is another name for the FBI.

• oversees the president’s body guards.

• runs the U.S. Postal Service.