Unit 2 Practice

The United States Constitution says that Congress has the power to coin money. This is an example of

• an enumerated power

• an implied power

• an inherent power

• a reserved power

• a concurrent power

The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in

• a White House budget resolution

• the Congressional Budget Office

• the United States Senate

• the United States House of Representatives

• the Office of Management and Budget

Which of the following committees of the House of Representatives sets the conditions for debate and amendment of most legislation?

• Ways and Means

• Appropriations

• Judiciary

• Rules

• Government Operations

The congressional system of standing committees is significant because it

• fosters the development of expertise by members

• helps Congress reduce staff costs

• insulates decision-making from the influence of special interests

• weakens Congress in its dealings with the President

• prevents Congress from effectively processing its large legislative workload

The Supreme Court’s decision in Shaw v. Reno (1993) is most applicable to which of the following scenarios?

• A public school expels students for protesting school policy.

• A state establishes a ban on carrying firearms near schools and churches.

• A state legislature approves a redistricting plan that draws district lines on basis of race.

• A group of state officials refuse to comply with federal legislation.

Even with large majorities of their own party in Congress, presidents experience difficulty in exercising legislative leadership because

• the president must compete against state governors for influence

• the weak nature of political parties hampers the president’s ability to control Congress

• the president’s use of the veto is ineffective with Congress

• individual members of Congress attract greater publicity when challenging the president

• the president seldom addresses the same issues as members of Congress

The president cannot veto which of the following?

• Joint resolutions that propose constitutional amendments

• Laws overturning United States Supreme Court decisions

• Legislation regulating congressional salaries

• Legislation affecting foreign policy

• Bills that originate in the Senate

In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court assumed the power to

• decide whether internal congressional procedures are constitutional

• advise Congress on the constitutionality of a proposed law

• regulate slavery

• decide on the constitutionality of a law or an executive action

• approve executive agreements

In the United States judicial system, when a judge decides a case based on decisions rendered in similar cases in the past, the judge is following the principle of

• amicus curiae

• stare decisis

• justiciability

• diversity

• certiorari

Which of the following is true of nominees for federal judgeships?

• They are recruited from the current pool of United States attorneys.

• They are nominated by the Senate and approved by the House of Representatives.

• They are elected in popular elections in individual states.

• They must receive the approval of the American Bar Association upon nomination.

• They are appointed for life by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.