POLS 1100 Midterm # 2 Review

Which of the following is a requirement for serving in the Senate?

What executive branch power frequently must be exercised with the "advice and consent" of the Senate?

This federal department oversees the nation's response to a terrorist attack or natural disaster.

The plaintiff in a criminal case is always:

Both the President and Congress have an extensive network of government institutions to help them in their work.

The ________________ is a tool used by senators to impede the passage of legislation.

The type of supreme court opinion that contains the ruling in the case is called:

U.S. Circuit Courts have only original jurisdiction.

The most powerful person in the Senate is:

This federal department provides leadership on food, agriculture, and natural resources.

The public persona who embodies the "spirit of the nation" is called:

The leadership structure in the House of Representatives includes which of the following?

Which of these is typically NOT included in the President's cabinet?

Standing committees do which of the following?

The vice president is the president of the Senate.

In order to appear before the Supreme Court, a party must ask for permission. This permission is called:

This federal department is the largest in terms of budget.

The first thing that happens after a bill has been introduced is:

The type of legislative power that is NOT shared by both the Senate and the House is:

Which of the following is a requirement for serving in the House of Representatives?

The White House Chief of Staff and the White House Press Secretary are part of:

As the commander-in-chief, the president can deploy U.S. troops whenever, wherever, and for however long he wants.

Overturning a presidential veto requires what proportion of both chambers of Congress?

This federal department oversees America's diplomatic relationships with other countries.

Most court cases in the U.S. are handled by:

This federal department oversees the military forces of the country.

This federal department promotes job creation, economic growth, and sustainable development.

The U.S. Supreme Court has only original jurisdiction.

This federal department is the largest in terms of the number of employees.

Which of the following instruments of foreign policy is most binding on the nation?

Standing refers to a party's capacity to bring suit in court.

How many justices sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

The Executive Office of the President assists the president in implementing his policy agenda.

All state court systems include both trial courts and a supreme court.

U.S. District Courts have only original jurisdiction.