UNIT 4 Gov LHS

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Which of the following clauses has significantly increased the reach of Congressional power?

The Commerce clause

What do congressional rules, committees, and political parties in Congress all have in common?

They all is some way facilitate Congress in being more efficient in their work

Which does Congress represent, the people or the states?

Congress represents both the people and the states

Article I section 8 is an important part of the Constitution because

it lists specific congressional powers

Which of the following is the most effective check on the president?

Public opinion

In order for a bill to become a law, it needs to

be passed by both houses of Congress and then signed by the President

Over time, the power of the president has

generally increased.

Which of the following is NOT a check on the president?

The power of the veto

Which principle have presidents used to shield executive decsions and affairs from congressional oversight?

Executive privilege

Which of the following methods of constitutional interpretation leads to the broadest interpretation of the Constitution?

Instrumentalism

Which of the following best explains why it is difficult to pass legislation in the Senate?

The filibuster makes it difficult to get legislation passed without overwhelming support for the bill.

In order for a bill to become a law, it needs to

be passed by both houses of Congress and then signed by the President

How are differences between similar bills from each chamber of Congress resolved?

A conference committee is formed from members of both chambers to iron out the differences

What has been the effect of wars and emergencies on the power of the president?

Wars and emergencies have led to an increase in the powers of the President.

Which of the following is the most effective check on the president?

Public opinion

How does Congress reflect America's commitment to representative government?

The House of Representatives is apportioned proportionally and voted on every two years, meaning that it is reflective of the will of the people.

Which is the best explanation as to why impeachment has never led to the removal of a President?

Because presidents belong to a major politcal party, and because senators have been loyal to their party, there has never been enough support for removal in the Senate

Which of the following metaphor best describes federalism today?

A marble cake with state and national power mixed together.

Which of the following is NOT how federal power has expanded since the Civil War?

The passage of the National Referendum Act, which allows citizens to vote on national laws.

Which of the following limits Congress from changing the number of justices on the Supreme Court?

Public opinion.  Many people feel that changing the number of justices would be done for political advantage.

Why is it difficult to describe the duties of a county government?

Each state has different expectations for what their counties do.

Which feature of the Supreme Court allows it to often protect the rights of individuals?

It is politically isolated because of life tenure, allowing it to make decisions to protect rights against the will of the majority

Which of the following best describes how powers are allocated between the states and the national government?

Certain powers are delegated to the national government, some powers are shared between the states and the national government, and the rest of the powers are reserved to the states

Which of the following methods of constitutional interpretation leads to the most narrow interpretation of the Constitution?

Textualism

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

The power to tax

Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court decisions can be overturned by state legislatures

Which of the following is NOT an example of how political parties participate in Congress

The creation of the office of the Speaker of the House

If a person has been arrested by the sheriff, they are most likely

causing trouble in the county.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how state governments are more democratic than national governments?

State governments usually have more limited powers, giving more liberty to the citizens.

Which of the following is a way that a Supreme Court decision can be overturned?

The Constitution can be amended.