2nd Book 2nd Checkup Flashcards
Residents of the District of Columbia elect a non-voting member of the ______
House of Representatives
What are the two basic views of interpreting the Constitution?
Loose, Strict.
In the United States, the writ of habeas corpus may not be suspended.
(True or false?)
False
May a state sign a treaty with a foreign country?
No
The Income Tax Act of 1913 was ruled unconstitutional by the United States
Supreme Court. (True or false?)
True
What does jus eanquinte mean?
Right of blood
What is producing imitation and illegal money called?
Counterfeiting
What extra-governmental agency has assumed the constitutional authority to
issue and regulate money?
Federal Reserve
List three qualifications that an alien must possess in order to be
naturalized a United States citizen:
Be able to write good English, be of good moral character, have a fundamental knowledge of American history and the constitution.
The framers of the Constitution did not visualize the federal government
building post roads. (True or false?)
False
A patent on a piece of music is good for twenty years. (True or false?)
True
The Vietnamese War
a declared war. (was, was not)
Was not
Humanly speaking, American servicemen’s rights are derived from the _____
Uniform code of military justice
During a time of war, which federal branch(es) regulate(s) the armed forces?
Executive and Legislative.
Most cases brought before the federal courts are tried in the ______
Lower courts
List three reasons that the National Guard may be nationalized:
To suppress insurrection, end rebel invasion, enforce federal laws
For what three specific kinds of misconduct may a Congressman be arrested
while Congress is in session?
Treason, felony, disturbing the peace.
May a Senator later accept a federal job that was created when he was in the
Senate?
No
Which house of Congress must originate tax bills?
The House of Representatives
What three actions may the President take in regard to a bill that comes to his
desk (from Congress)?
Sign, Veto, Silent Vito
Name the two kinds of powers granted to Congress:
Enumerated, implied.
Which of the three branches of the federal government has the sole authority to
tax?
The legislative branch
An “excise” is a (an) ______ tax
indirect (direct. indirect.)
Name three types of government securities:
Bonds, treasury certificates, treasury notes
The powers to ______ and to ______ are the two most important powers granted by the Constitution.
Regulate commerse, levy taxes
Members of the House of Representatives are elected
(at large, by districts)
By districts
The United States Congress must meet at least ______
a year.
Once
What constitutes a quorum in either house of Congress?
50% plus 0ne.
Monopolizing the debate time on a bill in an attempt to kill the bill is called
filibustering
A speech may be placed in the Congressional Record even if it was never delivered
in either house. (True or false?)
True
The President of the United States ______ order Congress to adjourn. (may, may not)
May not.
