Question 1

The majority of cases the Supreme Court hears comes

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from lower courts as appeals

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from the president's office

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through federal jurisdiction

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through congressional hearings

Question 2

Justices reach the Supreme Court through

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presidential appointment

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popular vote

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senatorial appointment

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electoral college vote

Question 3

A justice writes this when he or she agrees with the majority opinion, but for a different reason

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concurring opinion

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dissenting opinion

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per curiam opinion

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brief

Question 4

Which is not a job associated with the chief executive aspect of the presidency?

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veto unpopular legislation

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develop federal policies

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enforce federal laws

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appoint federal officials

Question 5

What happens when no presidential candidate wins a majority of electoral votes?

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The House of Representatives chooses

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The Supreme Court chooses

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The Senate chooses

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The candidate with the most popular votes wins

Question 6

What is executive privilege?

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The right of the executive branch to withhold information from Congress and the public

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Getting the best food at restaurants

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The right to veto bills passed by Congress

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Privilege of submitting a budget proposal to Congress

Question 7

What is an Iron Triangle?

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an alliance of legislators, bureaucrats, and interest groups concerned with an issue

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Collection of 3 executive agencies working together

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A way to describe the 3 branches of government

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Description of the White House Staff

Question 8

What is civil service?

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The part of the bureaucracy governed by the merit system

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Rules that force government agencies to hold public meetings

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Government officials appointed by the president

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Rules that require government workers to be police to the public

Question 9

Which cabinet has the largest budget?

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Defense

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Treasury

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State

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Education

Question 10

Which House committee is responsible for setting the agenda for legislation to come to the floor?

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Rules

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Policy

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Appropriations

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Ways and Means

Question 11

Pork Barrel Legislation helps the reelection chances of a member of Congress because such legislation

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helps earn member a reputation of service

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gives members of Congress press coverage

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attracts campaign contributions from PACs

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requires the member of Congress to travel extensively

Question 12

Which of the following factors generates the most significant advantage for a congressional candidate?

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being an incumbent

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being wealthier than opponents

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taking positions on key social issues

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getting more press coverage

Question 13

In what way does the Supreme Court check the Power of Congress?

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uses judicial review to deem laws unconstitutional

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appoints congressmen

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vetoes laws passed

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determines the debate rules of the House and Senate

Question 14

Which of the following actions can congress take if the Supreme Court finds a federal law unconstitutional?

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try to amend the constitution

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appeal the court's decision to the D.C. Court of Appeals

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reenact the same law

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formally request the President to veto the court's decision

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a presidential veto of a piece of legislation?

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it is rarely overridden by Congress

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it is subject to approval by congressional committee

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it is not binding unless supported by Congress

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it can only be sustained on revenue bills

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