Mr. McCray's Government EOC Review #2

When a president pardons someone, he is

Which of the following is not part of the Iron Triangle?

Philosopher argued republics could only exist as long as citizens actively participated in govt

Which philosopher emphasized the role of natural rights in the social contract?

Which person is 4th in the line of presidential succession?

In order for a bill to become a law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?

How many members are there in the Electoral College?

Policy of building up US armed forces to discourage military aggression by foreign nations

Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?

In Supreme Court cases, concurring opinions are those that

Which Federalist Papers essay argued the Constitution used systems to limit the power of govt?

Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch checking the judicial branch?

This Amendment limits presidents to two terms, or ten years, whichever would come first

Number of legislators that is necessary to conduct business, like vote, in a house of Congress

Speech or actions that inspire revolt against the govt is known as

Form of federalism used since the 9/11 Attacks, in which the national govt increased its power

This Amendment allows Congress to enact an income tax

What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?

If a case is moved to a higher court, it is known as

This type of policy deals with creating the federal budget and tax laws

This executive agency helps the president develop the national budget submitted to Congress

Formal rule or regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs

How long is a term for US Senators?

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

If the president doesn't sign a bill for 10 business days when Congress is out of session

This has been how every successfully ratified Amendment has been proposed throughout US history

Govt system of organizing national power, in which all levels of government share power

Shay's Rebellion was a significant event in US history because it

Which of the following is not a power/responsibility associated with the Speaker of the House?

What is not a formal qualification for becoming president of the United States?

Which of the following was not an author of the Federalist Papers?

Indirect form of govt that places political decisions at least one step away from the people

Congress can't pass a law that punishes a person without a trial, also known as a

How many Justices are necessary to grant a writ of certiorari?

This Amendment prohibits Americans from testifying against themselves in court

Which example best demonstrates a change in govt involvement in the economy?

Which of the following is not one of the main goals of US foreign policy?

An income tax, whose rate increases as the amount subject to tax increases, is an example of a

The concept that the powers and functions of govt are restricted is known as

What is not one of the tools used by the Federal Reserve to carry out US monetary policy?

Which of the following is not an expressed power of Congress found in Article I, Section 8?

This Amendment prohibits states from charging poll taxes before allowing citizens to vote

Which of the following is not a goal of the Constitution state in the Preamble?

This type of individual agency is run like a business, wholly or partially owned by the govt

Idea that the first govts formed because people agreed to submit to the authority of a state

Which Article of the Constitution details the process of amending the Constitution?

Term for powers specifically granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution

Which statements is most true concerning categorical grants

Political parties fulfill all of the following roles except

Number of Senators necessary to find someone guilty of impeachment and remove them from office