GOV 9wks REVIEW

Part of the Executive Branch and comprised of 15 different departments, their job is to advise the President

• Cabinet
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court
• Senate

Which of the following Presidents favored limited Federal power?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Lyndon B. Johnson
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Abraham Lincoln

The powers of impeachment and creating the budget belong to the

The powers to ratify treaties and confirm Presidential appointments belong to the:

Which of the following is NOT a competition between the government's duty to enforce laws, and people's rights?

• Surveillance of citizens to prevent crime.

• Environmental laws that interfere with farmer's needs

• Having a minimum age for a drivers license

• Restricting freedom of speech for public safety.

Which level of courts has jurisdiction over patents and copyrights, bankruptcies and airline safety?

• State courts
• International courts
• Administrative courts
• Federal courts

When legislation is "business friendly," it usually means

• It reduces regulations for businesses.

• It increases taxes on businesses.
• It imposes stricter regulations on industries.
• It limits access to financial resources for startups.

Which economic activity would fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission?

• Retail sales and distribution
• Manufacturing of cell phones

• Telecommunications services such as broadcasting licenses

• Buying land to build radio towers

What is the main advantage of having internet access for citizens?

• Limited communication with others.
• Higher costs for basic services.
• Increased access to information and services.
• Decreased privacy and security.

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties regarding elections?

• Raise campaign funds

• Lobby for legislation

• Draw voting district boundaries

• Select and support candidates