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What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?
What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?
What is a filibuster used for in the Senate?
What is a filibuster used for in the Senate?
How many senators represent each state?
How many senators represent each state?
What is the role of a Conference committee in the legislative process?
What is the role of a Conference committee in the legislative process?
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Which clause allows Congress to exercise powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
Which clause allows Congress to exercise powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
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What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
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What are Pork-Barrel Projects?
What are Pork-Barrel Projects?
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Who has the authority to approve or reject Presidential appointments?
Who has the authority to approve or reject Presidential appointments?
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What voting power does the Vice President have in the Senate?
What voting power does the Vice President have in the Senate?
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What privileges do Congress members have regarding postal services?
What privileges do Congress members have regarding postal services?
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What type of jurisdiction allows a court to be the first to hear a case?
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to be the first to hear a case?
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Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over a particular type of case?
Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over a particular type of case?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason federal courts hear cases?
Which of the following is NOT a reason federal courts hear cases?
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Who chooses the President and Vice President in the electoral process?
Who chooses the President and Vice President in the electoral process?
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Which branch of government is responsible for creating executive orders?
Which branch of government is responsible for creating executive orders?
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Which of these represents a check on the judicial branch by the legislative branch?
Which of these represents a check on the judicial branch by the legislative branch?
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What term describes the situation where two different courts can hear the same case?
What term describes the situation where two different courts can hear the same case?
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What can the President issue to mitigate the consequences of a legal decision?
What can the President issue to mitigate the consequences of a legal decision?
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What is one of the main roles of the judicial branch in relation to laws?
What is one of the main roles of the judicial branch in relation to laws?
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Which of the following is an example of a case that would fall under federal jurisdiction?
Which of the following is an example of a case that would fall under federal jurisdiction?
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How can the legislative branch influence the judicial branch?
How can the legislative branch influence the judicial branch?
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Which position is chosen by the Senate during the electoral process?
Which position is chosen by the Senate during the electoral process?
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Which of the following is not a role of the executive branch?
Which of the following is not a role of the executive branch?
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What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear an appeal from a lower court?
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear an appeal from a lower court?
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What power does the executive branch have regarding judicial nominations?
What power does the executive branch have regarding judicial nominations?
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In what way does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
In what way does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
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Which type of cases falls under admiralty and maritime laws?
Which type of cases falls under admiralty and maritime laws?
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Which government body plays a role in approving the appointments of judges?
Which government body plays a role in approving the appointments of judges?
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What process is known for manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party during elections?
What process is known for manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party during elections?
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What is a pocket veto?
What is a pocket veto?
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Which statement accurately describes the eligibility requirements to become president?
Which statement accurately describes the eligibility requirements to become president?
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What is the main responsibility of the president's Cabinet?
What is the main responsibility of the president's Cabinet?
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What are executive orders?
What are executive orders?
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Which statement about the U.S. Supreme Court is true regarding its terms?
Which statement about the U.S. Supreme Court is true regarding its terms?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the president?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the president?
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What is the power of judicial review primarily associated with?
What is the power of judicial review primarily associated with?
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Which of the following goals is part of the Foreign policy?
Which of the following goals is part of the Foreign policy?
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What is a key characteristic of majority opinions in the Supreme Court?
What is a key characteristic of majority opinions in the Supreme Court?
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Study Notes
Legislative Branch
- Congress has the power to approve or reject Presidential appointments
- Bill becomes a law:
- Congress proposes ideas
- Bill is proposed to the House
- Bill goes to committees for discussion
- Congress debates and votes on the bill
- President can veto or approve the bill
- Conference committee reviews and sends to the President
- 2/3 of Congress needed to override a veto
- Filibuster can delay or block a vote
- Each state has two senators and representatives based on population
- Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to carry out powers
- "Pork Barrel" projects are additions to bills to benefit the proposer's district
- Franking privileges allow Congress members to send mail for free
Executive Branch
- President has power to pardon
- Foreign policy goals: national security, international trade, world democracy, world peace
- President can use a pocket veto
- If President is unable to fulfill duties, Congress can choose the Vice President
- Presidential roles include Commander-in-Chief
Judicial Branch
- Judicial Review: interprets the Constitution
- US Supreme Court terms have no limit
- Types of Opinions: Majority, Dissenting, Concurring
- Court Jurisdiction Levels: Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, District Courts
- Original jurisdiction: the first court hearing a case
- Exclusive jurisdiction: the only court that can hear a case
- Appellate jurisdiction: a court that repeats a case (tries again)
- Federal court cases include: Constitution, Federal law, disputes between states, citizens of different states, federal or foreign governments, treaties, admiralty/maritime law, U.S. diplomats
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Test your knowledge on the key functions and powers of the Legislative and Executive branches of the U.S. government. This quiz covers Congress's role in law-making, the president's powers, and important concepts like vetoes and appropriations. Dive deep into the workings of American politics.
