Government and Bureaucracy Questions

How might a senator’s role as a politician might interfere with his or her role as

• a servant, because it could prevent her from drafting a bill that her constituents support.

• a legislator, because it could prevent him from reviewing bills for the entire chamber to vote on.

• a representative, because it could prevent her from supporting bills that would benefit her State.

• a committee member, because it could prevent him from visiting constituents and attending functions.

Which statement best explains the oversight function of congressional committees?

• It protects the President from overreach by the Senate and the House.

• It is one of the checks the legislative branch holds over the executive branch.

• It prevents members of the majority party from steamrolling members of the minority party.

• It ensures that the judicial branch interprets laws as the members of Congress intended.

How does the commerce power differ from the currency power?

• The commerce power relates to trade, both interstate and international, while the currency power relates to creating laws about bankruptcy.

• The commerce power relates to trade, both interstate and international, while the currency power relates to providing a stable monetary system.

• The commerce power relates to the ability to borrow money against the credit of the United States, while the currency power relates to creating laws about bankruptcy.

• The commerce power relates to the ability to borrow money against the credit of the United States, while the currency power relates to providing a stable monetary system.

The President is the author of the nation’s public policies in his or her role of

• commander in chief.

• chief legislator.

• chief of party.

• chief citizen.

If a President receives a bill that has some provisions he or she supports and some provisions he or she opposes, the President can:

• veto the provisions he or she opposes and sign the rest of the bill.

• sign the bill and issue a signing statement addressing the parts of the bill he or she opposes.

• veto parts of the bill and sign others, and provide reasons to Congress in writing.

• issue a signing statement that orders Congress to rewrite the bill.

Which of the following is an example of a bureaucracy?

• the U.S. presidency

• United States Government Manual

• Haverford Community College

• Snyder County fair

An official representative of the United States appointed by the President to represent the nation in matters of diplomacy is called:

• a commandant

• an ambassador

• a foreign national

• the secretary of state

What did the legislative veto allow Congress to do?

• void executive orders of the president

• cancel actions of executive agencies

• prevent laws signed by the president from going into effect

• reject the president's budget

What is the primary role of the President in foreign policy?

• chief diplomat

• chief legislator

• chief justice

• chief of staff

Which of the following best describes the power of judicial review?

• The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

• The ability of Congress to override a presidential veto

• The power of the Senate to confirm judicial appointments

• The authority of the President to appoint federal judges