Exam 3 Review
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.
- Multiple-choice questions
- Covers a variety of topics related to U.S. government
- Engaging and informative
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
53
12
What President was known for controversial vetoes?
Obama
Trump
Jackson
Who was Speaker of the House 2018.... After the midterm elections?
Pelosi
Hilary Clinton
Mitch McConnell
Electors in the Electoral College...
273
501
538
How many justices are apart of the Judicial Branch?
3
6
9
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