Module 5 Lesson 9 Flashcards
What area of trade does Congress control? Select the one correct answer.
A. Congress controls trade within the states.
B. Congress controls all international and interstate trade.
C. Congress controls only domestic trade.
D. Congress can only regulate international trade.
B. Congress controls all international and interstate trade.
What does the power of judicial review permit the courts to do? Select the one correct answer.
A. Overturn an act of Congress if it is unpopular with the public
B. Release individuals wrongly convicted of a crime
C. Determine the constitutionality of a Congressional Act
D. Remove presidential appointees from office for wrongdoing
C. Determine the constitutionality of a Congressional Act
Which statement is true concerning the powers of the president as chief diplomat? Select the one correct answer.
A. Congress has more power in foreign policy than the president.
B. The president is in charge of negotiating treaties.
C. The president has the power to approve treaties.
D. The president alone determines who will be U.S. ambassadors.
B. The president is in charge of negotiating treaties.
Match each power or role in the left column to its appropriate branch of government.
- Match each power or role in the left column to its appropriate branch of government.
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch
2. Commander-in-chief of the armed forces Power to deal with international trade A. Legislative Branch B. Judicial Branch C. Executive Branch
- Power to deal with international trade
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch - Power to ensure that laws agree with the Constitution
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch - Power to carry out the laws of the land
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch - Power to pardon
A. Legislative Branch
B. Judicial Branch
C. Executive Branch
- A. Legislative Branch
- C. Executive Branch
- A. Legislative Branch
- B. Judicial Branch
- C. Executive Branch
- C. Executive Branch
On which branch of government does the Constitution provide the most detail as it relates to powers? Select the one correct answer.
A. The judiciary
B. Congress
C. The Electoral College
D. The president
B. Congress
Which entity has the power to execute laws passed by Congress? Select the one correct answer.
A. The president and officials in the executive branch are in charge of executing the laws passed by Congress.
B. The judiciary has the power to execute laws.
C. The states are always involved in the execution of laws.
D. Congress and the president jointly executive the laws that are passed.
A. The president and officials in the executive branch are in charge of executing the laws passed by Congress.
Which of these powers does the president hold? Select the one correct answer.
A. The power to pass laws when Congress fails to do so
B. The power to grant pardons
C. The power to declare war
D. The power to select members of state legislatures
B. The power to grant pardons
Why did the founding fathers provide so little detail for the judiciary? Select the one correct answer.
A. The Founding Fathers provided little detail for the judiciary so that Congress could provide all the necessary details that were left out of the Constitution.
B. The Founding Fathers provided little detail for the judiciary because they understood the role of courts and the judicial system from the English system and the colonial period.
C. The Founding Fathers provided little detail for the judiciary because they wanted to keep the judiciary similar to that which existed under the Articles of Confederation.
D. The Founding Fathers provided little detail for the judiciary because they were uncertain about what a national court system would be.
B. The Founding Fathers provided little detail for the judiciary because they understood the role of courts and the judicial system from the English system and the colonial period.
How long is the term for federal judges? Select the one correct answer.
A. Judges remain in office until removed from office by the president.
B. Judges serve until the next national election.
C. Judges serve for ten years, but reappointment can allow for additional terms.
D. Judges serve during times of good behavior.
D. Judges serve during times of good behavior.
Which check limits the power of Congressional law-making? Select the one correct answer.
A. The president’s power to veto is a limitation to Congressional law-making.
B. Pre-approval by federal courts is a limitation to Congressional law-making.
C. The need for a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress is a limitation to Congressional law-making.
D. The need for approval by the states is a limitation to Congressional law-making.
A. The president’s power to veto is a limitation to Congressional law-making.
What powers does Congress possess? Select the two correct answers.
A. The power to declare war
B. The power (by the Senate) to pass treaties with a two-thirds majority vote
C. The power to convict individuals of crimes
D. The power to enforce laws
A. The power to declare war
B. The power (by the Senate) to pass treaties with a two-thirds majority vote
Who has the most important role in foreign policy? Select the one correct answer.
A.. The president and Congress equally
B. The president
C. The Supreme Court
D. Congress
B. The president
