Quiz 1

Question 1

Describe two of the three specific roles played by the judicial branch of government

Answer 1

• the judicial brand interprets the constitution and applies that to specific cases
• interprets the constitutionality of statutes passed by congress

Question 2

Explain the key elements of the constitution

Answer 2

• include general statements that regulate the governments power
• states citizens legal rights

Question 3

Explain the key elements of statutes

Answer 3

• They command or prohibit something

- Statutes are created in context of issues

Question 4

Explain the key elements of the common law

Answer 4

• “case law”

- courts interpreting and applying law to specific cases

Question 5

name the two types of due process

Answer 5

• procedural due process

- substantive due process

Question 6

What is the roles of Congress in the policymaking process

Answer 6

is to pass laws (statutes) in the interest of the citizens of america

Question 7

What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending

Answer 7

mandatory spending-spending on entitlement programs that must be funded by law

discretionary spending-refers to programs that would not be able to continue without funding from the government

Question 8

what are the primary power/tools of the presidency

Answer 8

• veto/pass bills

- executive orders

Question 9

what are interest groups and what is their role in the policymaking process?

Answer 9

• interest groups are individuals/companies/programs that try to influence politicians in a specific concern/issue
• their role in the policymaking process is to gain knowledge in their area and express the views of the people/groups they represent

Question 10

where does the majority of the work take place in Congress(also called the “workhorse” of

Answer 10

The majority of the work in congress takes place in committees in both the house and senate

Question 11

The senate consists of___members, each serving___ years terms and the House consists of___ members, each serving___year terms

Answer 11

100
6
435
2

Question 12

The Primary took/power of an administrative agency is

Answer 12

issue regulations

Question 13

T/F? BAsed on the legal doctrine of federal supremacy, the federal government can require states to adopt virtually any type of health care policy

Answer 13

false

Question 14

Explain the concept of a “legal right”

Answer 14

legal right to healthcare

Question 15

What is the separation of powers doctrine

Answer 15

• divides authority and responsibilities among the three branches of government
• All three branches are equal in power

Question 16

what is federalism

Answer 16

d