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Civics 2nd 9 w test
Civic Second Nine Weeks Test: Question and Anwser
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ___________ defines the structure and powers of the national government.. | Constitution |
| Name the three branches of government. | Legislative, Executive, and Judicial |
| The Legislative branch consists of a __________ legislature. | Bicameral |
| How many members are in the House of Representatives? | 435 members |
| How many members are in the Senate? | 100 members |
| Congress makes______ for the nation. | laws |
| Congress _________ the annual budget. | approves |
| Congress _________ presidential appointments. | approves |
| Who leads the Executive branch? | The president |
| What is the presidents number one job? | To execute all laws of the land |
| The Supreme Court exercises the power of _________________. | Judicial Review |
| Federal Courts try cases involving __________ law and issues about the constitution. | federal |
| Articles __, __, and __ set up the three branches of government. | 1,2,and 3 |
| What is the separating the power into three branches? | Separation of Powers |
| What is it when each branch can limit the power of the other two? | Checks and Balances |
| The Legislative branch ________ laws. | creates |
| What is the powers that are listed in the constitution? | Enumerated |
| Powers that are used to carry out expressed powers. | Implied powers |
| Elected write laws in response to _________ or issues. | problems |
| National laws are made by? | Congress |
| The Executive branch ___________________ laws. | Executes/Enforces |
| The executive branch can influence policy making by: proposing legislation in an annual speech known as _________________. | State of the Union Speech |
| Ceremonial head of government | Chief of State |
| Head of the Executive branch | Chief Executive |
| Proposes legislation | Chief Legislator |
| Head of the nation's armed forces | Commander-in-chief |
| Architect of American foreign policy | Chief Diplomat |
| Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch | Chief of Party |
| Representative of all the people | Chief Citizen |
| The division of power between the states and the national government. | Federalism |
| The national government is _________ over the state and local government. | supreme |
| The U.S. Constitution grants powers to the national and state government but also _________________ powers. | denies them equal |
| The national government is primary responsible for _______________, health, safety, and __________. | foreign policy, welfare |
| Tensions exist when federal _________(orders) require state actions without adequate funding. | mandates |
| The media influences the public agenda by focusing attention on selected _________, offering forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated, and holding government officials ____________. | issues, accountable |
| Government officials use the media to communicate with the ________. | voters |
| __________ is seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill. | Lobbying |
| Individuals can influence public policy by participating in _________(voting), expressing _________(lobbying), or joining interest groups. | politics, opinions |
| Interest groups influence public policy by identifying issues, making political ______________ and lobbying government officials. | contributions |
| International issues and events can require _______ government officials to make certain decision. | local |
| General court tries cases involving ___________ a less serious crime. | misdemeanors |
| Circuit court tries cases involving __________, a more serious crime. | felonies |
| Original jurisdiction is where the ____________ starts. | court case |
| Appellate jurisdiction is where the __________ is heard. | appeal |
| The power to declare laws unconstitutional is known as _____________. | Judicial Reveiw |
| ________________ established the principle of judicial review. | Madbury vs. Madison |
| The U.S. Constitution is the ___________ law of the land. | supreme |
| State laws must confirm to both the Virginia and U.S. _____________. | Constitutions |
| In a criminal case the court decides whether a person is guilty or innocent of breaking a _____. | law |
| In a civil case the court settles a ________________. | disagreement |
| In a civil case the plaintiff files a complaint to recover ___________. | damages |
| One can be arrested if police have _________________ or an arrest warrant. | probable cause |
| After being arrested one may be released from jail by paying ________. | bail |
| Probable cause is reviewed at the ____________ by magistrate. | Arraignment |
| The protection against unfair government actions and laws is known as _________________. | Due process |
| The ___ amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner.(No double jeopardy) | 5th |
| The ____ amendment prohibits the state and local government from acting in an unfair manner. | 14th |
| State the civil case procedures. | 1. Plaintiff files complaint to recover damages. 2.Trial 3. Appeal by losing side. |
| Name the three requirements to become president. | 1. 35 years old 2. Native born 3. 14 years as a citizen |
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