Exam Two Study Guide

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1.

What is the difference between criminal and civil court cases/law?
2.

Which of the following Articles enumerates the powers of the Legislative Branch?
- A.
  
  Article One
- B.
  
  Article Two
- C.
  
  Article Three
3.

Which of the following Articles enumerates the powers of the Executive Branch?
- A.
  
  Article One
- B.
  
  Article Two
- C.
  
  Article Three
4.

Check the following requirements to be a member of the Senate
- A.
  
  Must own property
- B.
  
  Must be at least 30 yrs old
- C.
  
  Must live in the state that elects you
- D.
  
  Must be a citizen
- E.
  
  Must have lived in US 14 years before taking office
5.

Check the following requirements to be a member of the House
- A.
  
  Must be 25 yrs old
- B.
  
  Must have lived in the US for 14 years prior to election
- C.
  
  Must live in the state that elects you
- D.
  
  Must be a citizen
6.

Reapportionment- the redistribution of house seats based on population changes
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Pork barrel- a form of reciprocity where “you vote for my bill and I’ll vote for yours”
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Gerrymandering- drawing district lines in such a way that advantages a political party; done by state legislatures
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Free mailing privileges is called
10.

Where does all the work for bills get done?
11.

Where does the bill start off?
12.

Factors influencing committee selection:
- A.
  
  Reelection
- B.
  
  Media Attention
- C.
  
  Concern about the issue at hand
13.

Which of the following are the unique powers of the House?
- A.
  
  Bring impeachment charges
- B.
  
  Ratify treaties
- C.
  
  Originate tax bills
- D.
  
  Confirm presidential appointments
- E.
  
  Try impeachment charges
14.

What are the unique powers of the Senate?
- A.
  
  Try impeachment charges
- B.
  
  Originate tax bills
- C.
  
  Confirm presidential appointments
- D.
  
  Bring impeachment charges
- E.
  
  Ratify treaties
15.

The War Powers Act was passed in response to what?
- A.
  
  Invasion of Afghanistan
- B.
  
  9/11
- C.
  
  Invasion of Iraq
- D.
  
  Presidential actions in Vietnam
16.

Which amendment deals with Congress raising its pay but before the pay raise becomes effective, an election must intervene?
17.

When we have divided government (when the president is of one party and Congress is of another, or when we have a divided Congress) a possible outgrowth of divided government is...?
- A.
  
  Gerrymandering
- B.
  
  Bi-partisanship
- C.
  
  Gridlock
18.

Constitutional requirements for selection of the president?
- A.
  
  Must be at least 35 years old
- B.
  
  Must be a natural born citizen
- C.
  
  Must be at least 30 years old
- D.
  
  Must live in US 14 years before taking office
19.

Who confirms the President's appointments to offices?
20.

What is the monetary amount that the President earns yearly? Is it comparable to chief executive corporal officers?
21.

What are the five roles of the president?
22.

The Chief Legislator Role allows the President to...?
- A.
  
  Implement policy, appoint and remove executive officials, prepare the executive budget, and supervise the executive branch of government
- B.
  
  Make treaties, exercise the power of diplomatic recognition, and make executive agreements
- C.
  
  Represent the nation as a whole, grant reprieves and pardons, appoint federal court and Supreme court
- D.
  
  Initiate policy, veto legislation, and convene a special session of Congress.
23.

The President's role as Chief Administrator allows him to....?
- A.
  
  Make treaties, exercise the power of diplomatic recognition, and make executive agreements
- B.
  
  Initiate policy, veto legislation, and convene a special session of Congress.
- C.
  
  Implement policy, appoint and remove executive officials, prepare the executive budget, and supervise the executive branch of government.
- D.
  
  Represent the nation as a whole, grant reprieves and pardons, appoint federal court and Supreme court
24.

The President's role as Chief of State allows him to...?
- A.
  
  Represent the nation as a whole, grant reprieves and pardons, appoint federal court and Supreme court
- B.
  
  Make treaties, exercise the power of diplomatic recognition, and make executive agreements
- C.
  
  Initiate policy, veto legislation, and convene a special session of Congress.
- D.
  
  Implement policy, appoint and remove executive officials, prepare the executive budget, and supervise the executive branch of government.
25.

The Chief Diplomat Role allows the President to...?
- A.
  
  Initiate policy, veto legislation, and convene a special session of Congress.
- B.
  
  Implement policy, appoint and remove executive officials, prepare the executive budget, and supervise the executive branch of government.
- C.
  
  Make treaties, exercise the power of diplomatic recognition, and make executive agreements
- D.
  
  Represent the nation as a whole, grant reprieves and pardons, appoint federal court and Supreme court