Exam 3 Review

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Exam 3 Review Quiz

Test your knowledge on the intricacies of the American government with our comprehensive Exam 3 Review Quiz. This quiz focuses on key concepts of checks and balances, judiciary matters, and the legislative process.

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How does the Senate play a role in checks and balances?

The senators are appointed by state legislatures preventing excessive democracy

The senate and house work against the executive branch

They were originally voted for by the people and for the people

True or False.... The National Emergencies Act is an effective check on executive branch (President)

True

False

True or False... The filibuster is a common tactic in government and has been commonly used throughout American History.

True

False

The cabinet secretaries...

Are only appointed by the President

Are underrated

Often come from the senate

An agency that provides/charges for services normally used in the private sector...

Are extremely expensive

Fought for by lobbyists

A government corporation

Define devolution...

Federal governments face budget cuts so the eliminate welfare programs

Federal government responsibilities are reduced and given more to state and local governments

What are the costs of devolution?

People do not respect the federal government as much

Standards begin to vary between states in regards to their programs

It does not get taught in schools

What does Congress need to overrule a President's Veto?

A 3/5ths Compromise

2/3 vote in both Chambers

The Vice President to meet with the Speaker of the House

Why might one be concerned about the appointment of specific federal judges? (Supreme Court)

Federal courts do play a part in shaping not only law but politics

Judges are people too and they have biases

Because a President's perspective matters when appointing a judge

What does Lawson say about Administrative Agencies?

They are an essential part of democracy and bureaucracy

It brings together the 3 facets of the government into 1

What is an activist judge?

A judge who makes rulings based on their political beliefs despite precedence

A judge that only stays at the local level to interact with their community directly

A judge with an agenda that encourages fitness

The idea that are laws are created by unelected bureaucrats comes from...

Allen

Bolick

Lawson

President Trump was given the opportunity to appoint

3 Supreme Court Justices

20 new senators

A new director for the CDC

Obergefell v. Hodges

Established the constitutional right of same sex marriage

Was an attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade

Set precedence for Brown v. Board

A hiring system based on merit was a result of...

The loss of jobs during the recession

The Civil Service Act of 1883

The New Deal

If California has 53 congressional districts... How many representatives are sent to the house

106

Who was Speaker of the House 2018.... After the midterm elections?

Pelosi

Hilary Clinton

Mitch McConnell

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