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UNIT 11 Review
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1. What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?
A. the house bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill B. the Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill C. a conference committee is appointed to resolve the difference.
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2. What steps does the Constitution provide if there is persuasive evidence that the President of the U.S. has committed treason? A. The Pres. can be arrested and forced to resign B. The Pres. Can be impeached by the Supreme Court C. The Pres. can’t be removed until convicted in a court of law. D. The Pres. Can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate.
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3. A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate
3. A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the Pres. Which is not an option for the Pres? A. Let the bill die in committee B. Sign the bill and it becomes a law C. Veto the bill and inform Congress of the reason for the veto. Not sign the bill and after 10 days, if congress is not in session, the bill dies
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4. What is the next step in the lawmaking process? A. The President signs the bill B. The bill is sent to the Senate C. The bill is sent to a conference committee D. The bill is debated on the floor of the house The bill is sent to the appropriate standing committee The committee sends the bill back to the House with a favorable recommendation. A member of the House of Rep. introduces a bill
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5. What was the purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973?
A. to negotiate an end to the Vietnam War B. to check the President’s ability to fight to fight a war without Congressional approval C. to strengthen the Pres. ability to defend the U.S. from foreign enemies D. to require congress to report to the Pres. before setting its annual budget for military expenditures.
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6. The 25th Amendment sets out the order of succession to the Presidency. If the Pres. dies, the V.P. is next in line. Which official follows next? A. Secretary of State B. Secretary of Defense C. Speaker of the House D. President pro tempore of Senate
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7. When the President of the U. S. hosts the Pres
7. When the President of the U.S. hosts the Pres. of France at a dinner at the White House, what role is the Pres. performing? A. Chief Diplomat B. Chief Legislator C. Speaker of the House D. Commander in Chief
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8. What is an “Implied Power”?
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9. Which governmental body conducts a trail to decide if the Pres
9. Which governmental body conducts a trail to decide if the Pres. Of the U.S. should be removed from office for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?” A. Senate B. Cabinet C. Supreme Court D. House of Representatives
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10. How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
A. Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review B. Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution C. Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress D. Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.
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11. Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does the article refer to this court as “supreme”? A. It hears more cases than any other court B. It has the authority over all other courts in the U.S. C. Its officers are appointed by the Pres. of the U.S. D. It has the authority over both the executive and legislative branches.
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12. Why do federal judges enjoy a life time term?
A. to ensure the system of checks and balances B. to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts C. to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches D. to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures
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13. How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?
An appellate court usually has jury An appellate court decides issues of fact An appellate court examines more witnesses An appellate court reviews another court’s decision
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14. Draw a diagram on the U.S. federal Court System
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15. How do the Justices of the Supreme Court communicate their decisions?
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16. What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U
16. What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in U.S. District Court?
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17. Which are the only federal courts that have juries?
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18. Mary was found guilty of kidnapping at a Circuit Court
18. Mary was found guilty of kidnapping at a Circuit Court. Her public defense attorney did not call any witnesses and declined to give a closing statement. She believes her counsel was not effective. To which court would she argue her conviction?
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3. The type of the court that hears traffic cases.
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19. Jacob Marlin is a representative of the 14th Congressional District of Maryland. He writes a bill and gains support from fellow representatives. The bill is then introduced, assigned a number and formally introduced to the chamber. What happens next?
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20. Joe Brando is a Senator who has the distinction of being a chairperson for a committee. The nice thing about this position is that the committee continues from session to session and the Republicans are expected to continue to have a majority in the Senate after the next election. 5. Which type of committee is Joe Brando on? 6. Which political party does he belong to?
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21. Marie is called to serve as a witness for the defense
21. Marie is called to serve as a witness for the defense? What type of court is she going to? A. Appellate B. Supreme C. Circuit D. Trial
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22. Mark’s attorney has just cross examined the state’s last witness
22. Mark’s attorney has just cross examined the state’s last witness. What happens next? A. The Defense calls their first witness B. The Prosecutor gives their closing statement C. The judge gives the jury instructions for deliberation D. The bailiff calls the court to recess
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