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WorksheetsAmerican Government Unit 4.4 Quiz Review
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security?
the 2002 space probe of Mars
the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York
the 2001 earthquake in El Salvador
How did the Founding Fathers allow each president the freedom to assemble a good administration?
They outlined specific guidelines in the Constitution.
They outlined instructions in the Federalist papers.
They left the organization of the executive branch undefined.
They let Congress create the administration.
How does the president limit the legislative powers of Congress?
by appointing congressional committee chairs
by appropriating congressional spending
by administering the laws
by using the veto
How does the president limit the judicial powers of the courts?
He can grant reprieves and pardons.
He can remove judges from the bench.
He can overturn Supreme Court rulings.
He can interpret the laws.
The president's power to delay the carrying out of a sentence is known as what?
amnesty
commutation
pardon
reprieve
How many terms can a president serve according to the Constitution?
1
2
3
4
Which scenario best illustrates how the power to make treaties in the United States Constitution provides for checks and balances among the three branches of government?
The president must sign an executive agreement without the Senate, but must have approval of the House and the Supreme Court.
The Senate must approve a treaty by a two-thirds vote, and its terms must be found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court.
The House of Representatives must approve the treaty by a two-thirds vote, but it can be vetoed by the president or found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court must decide whether the treaty is constitutional, but Congress can override the Court with approval of the president.
Why are independent regulatory commissions considered quasi-legislative?
They are part of the legislative branch.
The rules and regulations they make have the force of law.
They are independent of the executive branch but not the legislative branch.
They are independent of the executive branch.
Which of the following is the most significant advantage of government corporations?
flexible and adaptable
inexpensive to operate
productive
profitable
