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The Judicial Branch — Unit test Answers

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A senator can delay or impede a bill by

A
using a filibuster.
B
invoking cloture.
C
calling for a vote.
D
impeaching the bill’s creator.
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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

A
to be the leader of the Senate.
B
to assign all joint committee members.
C
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
D
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.
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Which statement is true about joint committees?

T
They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill.
T
They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.
T
They contain members from both political parties.
T
They wield a large amount of power over a wide jurisdiction.
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When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

A
the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
B
the Senate committee acts as prosecutor.
C
the president pro tempore presides over the trial.
D
the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
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Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must

A
go through a jury trial.
B
go through a selection process.
C
be decided by a panel of judges.
D
be decided by a single judge.
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What role does the vice president serve in the executive branch?

S
Serve as Chief of Staff
S
Serve as the main advisor to the president
S
Serve to enact enforcement of laws
S
Serve as acting president when necessary
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Which describes cabinet members?

A
They lead the executive branch.
B
They lead executive departments.
C
They lead the House and Senate.
D
They lead independent agencies.
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Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.
B
The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.
C
The president uses mass media to issue executive orders.
D
The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.
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What is a difference between the president’s formal and informal powers?

A
Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.
B
Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.
C
Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.
D
Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.
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A major role for executive departments is

A
protecting the president.
B
protecting the vice president.
C
protecting the public welfare.
D
protecting independent agencies.
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Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

A
a judge.
B
a judge and jury.
C
a panel of judges.
D
a jury.
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Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

A
electing a president in a deadlock
B
impeaching a federal employee
C
reviewing Senate tax bills
D
creating laws
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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

A
The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn’t go any farther.
B
The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.
C
Each version is voted on in a joint session with all members of the House and Senate.
D
The Senate can pass its version by majority vote, and the bill then goes to the president.
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Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency?

A
setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
B
creating the nation’s money
C
creating Medicare and Medicaid
D
acting as a liaison between the US and other nations
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Which president was the first to use the power of the presidency to issue executive orders?

H
Herbert Hoover
R
Ronald Regan
D
Dwight Eisenhower
G
George Washington
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The executive department that regulates airlines is

A
the Department of Transportation.
B
the Department of Homeland Security.
C
the Department of the Interior.
D
the Department of Commerce.
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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court’s decision

A
can take the case to another state’s court.
B
can take the case to a different trial court.
C
can take the case to a higher court.
D
can take the case to a federal court.

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