U3 Test Review

In a criminal case, a jury determines -

• whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
• how much money one person needs to pay another person
• the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
• whether someone is guilty of breaking the law

Which amendment deals with the Miranda vs Arizona decision?

• 5th
• 8th
• 13th
• 16th

What is representation based on in the House of Representatives?

• the number of state senators
• the number of political districts
• state population
• voter registration

Which branch has the power to override a Presidential veto?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Bureaucracy
• Executive

Which role of the president is being demonstrated when a bill is vetoes?

• chief diplomat
• chief executive
• chief of state
• chief legislator

The United States Congress makes up the ______ branch of the federal government.

• judicial
• executive
• presidential
• legislative

The ruling in Marbury v. Madison strengthened the power of the ______.

• state governments
• executive branch
• legislative branch
• judicial branch

Which phrase best completes this list about the Cabinet? • Comprised of 15 different executive departments • Part of the executive branch of the national government • ?

• Chosen by members of both political parties in the U.S. Congress
• Given specific governing authority by the U.S. Constitution
• Provides advice to the president on matters of public policy
• Elected by the general public to serve four-year terms

What was the purpose of the constitutional provision for the creation of a system of “checks and balances” within the national government?

• to ensure that no governmental branch becomes too powerful
• to allow Congress to appoint officials of the Executive Branch
• to allow the president the authority to veto the Supreme Court
• to establish three branches of government

How does a person become a Supreme Court Justice?

• appointed by the Judicial Branch, approved by Congress
• appointed by the Senate, approved by the House
• appointed by Congress, approved by the president
• appointed by the president, approved by the Senate