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Unit 2 Civics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary purpose of having three branches of government? | To divide government power and responsibilities to prevent a dictatorship |
| Which branch of the federal government is primarily responsible for making laws? | Congress (Legislative Branch) |
| Why does Congress have both a House of Representatives and a Senate? | To balance representation based on population with equal representation for states |
| What is a representative democracy? | Citizens elect representatives who make government decisions on their behalf. |
| What does tribal sovereignty mean? | Tribal nations have an inherent right to govern themselves and maintain political authority |
| Representation in the House of Representatives is based on _______________________________. | population |
| How does government-to-government consultation work between Oregon and tribes? | A state agency consults with an affected tribal government before making a final decision |
| What is the main purpose of the U.S. census? | To count the population |
| What is reapportionment? | Redistributing House seats among states based on population changes |
| What are the constitutional requirements to serve in the House of Representatives? | A 25-year-old U.S. citizen for 7 years who lives in the state they represent |
| What is a bill? | A proposed law |
| Why was Oregon Senate Bill 770 important to government-to-government relations? | It made government-to-government consultation part of Oregon state law and required state agencies to develop consultation procedures |
| What is one major role of a congressional committee? | To study and review proposed bills |
| What must happen after a bill passes in one chamber of Congress? | The other chamber must consider the bill. |
| What is the purpose of a conference committee? | To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill |
| What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto? | A two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate |
| What is an expressed power? | A power specifically written in the Constitution |
| What are implied powers? | Powers that are reasonably connected to carrying out expressed power |
| Why is Congress's power to tax and spend sometimes called the "power of the purse"? | Congress controls how the federal government raises and spends money. |
| Which branch of government has the power to declare war? | Congress (Legislative Branch) |
| What is the main function of the Executive Branch? | To enforce laws |
| The Cabinet is part of the ___________________ Branch. | Executive |
| Which article of the U.S. Constitution primarily describes the powers of the President? | Article II (Article 2) |
| What is the minimum age required to become President of the United States? | 35 years old |
| What was the important purpose of Oregon Executive Order 96-30? | To recognize tribal sovereignty and establish expectations for state-tribal consultation |
| How many times can a person generally be elected President? | 2 times (twice) |
| What is the main purpose of executive departments and federal agencies? | To carry out government programs and enforce federal laws |
| What is an executive order? | A directive issued by the President that directs the Executive Branch |
| Before the Oregon Department of Transportation created a highway that might affect tribal land, how would they measure the impact on tribes? | ODOT consults with an affected tribal government, considers its concerns, and works toward solutions |
| How could Congress limit or check the President's veto power? | Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote of both chambers |
| What is the main role of the Judicial Branch? | To interpret the laws |
| Which is the correct order of the three main levels of the federal court system from lowest power to highest power? | District Courts → Courts of Appeals → Supreme Court |
| How are federal judges generally selected? | They are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. |
| What is an appeal? | A request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision |
| What is judicial review? | The power of courts to determine whether laws and government actions are constitutional |
| Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? | Marbury v. Madison |
| Congress overriding a presidential veto is an example of ___________ and __________________. | checks and balances |
| What is federalism? | A system in which power is divided between the federal government and the states |
| What did the Supreme Court rule in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? | Congress had implied powers, and Maryland could not interfere with a valid federal action. |
| What are the roles of the President and Congress in U.S. foreign policy? | The President leads foreign policy, while Congress has powers such as declaring war, controlling funding, and approving treaties. |
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