Unit 2 Terms Legislature Quiz

A bicameral legislature refers to a system where legislative power is vested in two separate chambers or houses.

The question provided initially was confusing and did not match the correct answer. The correct answer is 'Committees,' which are sub-groups of representatives within the house that focus on specific issues. Committees are essential for handling tasks that would be too cumbersome to address through the regular legislative process.

Reapportionment involves the fair redistribution of congressional districts, while gerrymandering is the manipulation of district boundaries to favor a particular political party. A 'veto' is the power of a president or governor to reject a proposed law, while 'cloture' is a procedure to end debate and move to a vote in the Senate.

An incumbent is a current officeholder seeking re-election. This term is usually used in reference to politicians holding positions such as congressmen or presidents. Incumbents have certain advantages in elections due to their name recognition and experience in office.

Pork Barrelling is the correct answer as it involves procuring federal money and channeling it into one's own district. Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral boundaries for political advantage. Kickbacks involve receiving illegal payments or bribes in return for favorable treatment. Embezzlement is the theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.

The Executive Office of the President is a distinct part of the executive branch, separate from the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Department of Defense.

The Vice President is set to take over if the president should ever be assassinated, often informally acting as a right-hand man to the president.

The purpose of the Electoral College is to prevent heavily populated urban states from deciding elections single-handedly, ensuring that one state does not have too much power in determining the outcome of the election. Term Limits, on the other hand, refer to a limit on the number of terms a president can serve.

Succession is a process outlined in the constitution for who will take over the presidency in case of certain circumstances.

John Marshall is most notably known for his role in establishing the principle of judicial review in American jurisprudence, which is the power of the courts to review and potentially invalidate actions of the legislative and executive branches as unconstitutional. This concept was solidified in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison.

Judicial activism refers to judges making decisions based on their political agenda, while 'Levels of Federal Court' refers to the different courts a case passes through before reaching the supreme court.

The correct answer explains the different types of opinions that judges may have when making court decisions, while the incorrect answers provide information unrelated to the topic or concept being discussed.

Landmark Cases refer to Supreme court cases that brought about significant legal changes at a national level, such as desegregation rulings.

Government Corporations are distinct entities that receive federal funding to carry out specific functions, such as the postal service and public broadcasting service.

The Spoils System refers to the practice of hiring individuals based on political favors, friendships, and ideological support. The correct answer, 'Red Tape', refers to overcomplicated government regulations. 'Merit System' would involve hiring based on qualifications. 'Good Governance' pertains to effective and efficient administration. 'Bureaucracy' refers to the system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Isolationism is a foreign policy approach that seeks to minimize a country's involvement in international affairs, while the Iron Triangle refers to a close relationship between specific political groups. Globalization and mercantilism are different economic concepts unrelated to isolationism.

Containment was the term used to describe the policy of preventing the spread of communism, not the department that assigns ambassadors as in the correct answer of Foreign Service. Isolationism refers to a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries. Interventionism is a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries, which is different from the focus on diplomacy and ambassador assignments of the Foreign Service.

The question addresses the difference between laissez-faire capitalism and the role of the Federal Reserve in modern-day capitalism, highlighting the printing of money and corruption associated with the system.

Fiscal Policy pertains to the government's actions related to taxes, spending, and borrowing to influence the economy. It is different from Monetary Policy, Trade Policy, and Foreign Policy as it focuses specifically on economic interventions.

Entitlement programs are government programs that provide benefits to individuals who meet specific criteria. Social Security is specifically for retired individuals, while Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Disability Insurance serve different purposes.

Federal Commissions are agencies with specific goals and purposes, such as managing national forests or regulating interstate commerce. They are distinct from Federal Regulations which dictate rules and standards that must be followed by individuals or organizations under the jurisdiction of the federal government.

Paris is the capital city of France, known for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

Paris is the correct capital of France, while Berlin, Madrid, and Rome are the capitals of Germany, Spain, and Italy respectively.

Paris is the capital city of France, known for its cultural landmarks and historical significance.