Question

What does the FCC regulate?
radio, TV, wire, and satellite communications
aeronautics research
the nation’s food supply
workplace regulations
Answer
Which of the following excerpts from the Constitution best demonstrates the constitutional principle of separation of powers?
“The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.”
Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law,
be presented to the President of the United States.”
“No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a
Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.”
“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a
Congress of the United States.”
Answer
Which of the following constitutional quotes best explains the
differences between each congressional chamber’s approach
to the legislative process? (1 point)
“Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than
three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.”
“Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings.”

“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a
Senate and House of Representatives.”

“Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a
Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

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Which of the following fiscal tax policies would be used to reduce inflation?
income tax policy
monetary policy
contractionary policy
expansionary policy
Answer
Identify the term length of the members of the U.S. Senate.
four years
six years
two years
unlimited
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Which statement explains why committees are important in the process of a bill becoming a law?
Committees are important because they can veto bills if they don’t believe they will benefit all Americans.
Committees are important because they are solely responsible for holding debate over bills.
Committees are important because they conduct research and revise bills to increase their likelihood of passing.
Committees are important because they have the deciding vote in whether a bill passes.
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Using the information in the table, analyze why the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 (APA) established the rulemaking process for enacting new law
The APA established the rulemaking process to enhance the power of the executive branch so it could override the decisions of Congress.
The APA established the rulemaking process to check the power of the executive branch and involve the public in creating rules for enacting new laws.
The APA established the rulemaking process to ban the involvement of individuals and agencies so rulemaking happens more efficiently.
The APA established the rulemaking process to give power to Congress to enact new laws after it has developed the text of the legislation.
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How can Congress use its power of the purse to impact the agenda of the executive branch?
Congress could eliminate executive departments or agencies.
Congress could force the executive branch to fund its own departments and agencies.
Congress could encourage the executive branch to fund certain departments or agencies.
Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented.
Answer
Read the following summary that includes a quote fromPresident Theodore Roosevelt on the bully pulpit. “President
Roosevelt, sitting at his desk, was reading to a few friends aforthcoming message. At the close of a paragraph ‘of a
distinctly ethical character’ he wheeled about and said: ‘Isuppose my critics will call that preaching, but I have got such
a bully pulpit!’” Why does President Roosevelt use the imagery of a pulpit? (1 point)
The president threatens people with harm or danger to achieve presidential objectives.
The president always uses a pulpit to speak from like religious leaders.
The president supports a specific religion for Americans.
The president has a responsibility to lead the public to seek a better society like religious leaders.
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In the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, how did the process of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to decide on the case?(1 point)
The ruling was found in favor of the plaintiff, stating that the rule of law protected individuals from segregation in schools.
The ruling was found in favor of the defendant, stating that in education they are allowed to segregate.
The ruling was found in favor of the plaintiff, ruling that separate but equal is unconstitutional.
The ruling was found in favor of the defendant, citing the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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In the case of Roe v. Wade, what answer explains why judicial review at the Supreme Court level was warranted?

Individuals are protected against state laws that regulate interracial marriage under the Fourteenth Amendment.

The right for a woman to choose is not protected under the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution.

An individual right listed in the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution is the right to choose a partner for
marriage.
The right to privacy named in the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution protected the individual.
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How is the Supreme Court able to resolve policy differences between the legislative branch and the executive branch?
(1 point)
The Supreme Court can only review acts of Congress and is not able to rule against executive orders made by the
president.

The Supreme Court may only review executive orders made by the president.

The Supreme Court operates individually from the other branches and only interprets the Constitution without
resolving policy disputes.

The Supreme Court can declare an executive order by the president unconstitutional and acts of Congress in violation
of the Constitution.

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How is the Supreme Court able to check the other branches
using judicial review?
A The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check all acts by the other branches of government.

B The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check laws
passed by Congress.

C The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check the executive branch and orders issued by the president.
D.The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check acts of Congress and executive orders of the president.
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How can the Supreme Court overturn a lower court’s decision
on a case? (1 point)
a by accepting a writ of certiorari and ruling on the side of the majority opinion of citizens
b by accepting a writ of certiorari and making a decision based on the guidelines presented in Rule 10
c by accepting a writ of certiorari, reviewing the case, and deciding a different outcome than the lower court
d by accepting a writ of certiorari and deciding the case based on suggestions from law clerks
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When is judicial activism warranted by the Supreme Court?
A if there is a case where the court disagrees with a previous
decision of the lower court
B in any case that is appealed to it
C if a case is highly publicized in the media
D when there is a need to decide on constitutional issues
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Alexander Hamilton’s recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of
A. a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
B. a power given by the federal government.
C.a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
D.a violation of states’ rights.
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Which statement best identifies how the decision in the United States v. Eichmann case was a result of constitutional
interpretation?
A. The Supreme Court used the Flag Protection Act to make a decision.
B.Flag burning is not explicitly stated under the First Amendment but was interpreted to be a form of expression in the U.S. v. Eichmann case.
C.The Supreme Court reconsidered the language of the Fourteenth Amendment.
D. The Supreme Court followed the Constitution exactly and no interpretations were made in this case.
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The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates radio, TV, wire, and satellite communications.
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The excerpt that best demonstrates the constitutional principle of separation of powers is, "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States." This demonstrates the separation of powers between the legislative branch (Congress) and the other branches of government.
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The quote that best explains the differences between each congressional chamber's approach to the legislative process is, "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings." This quote acknowledges that each chamber, the Senate and the House of Representatives, has the authority to establish its own rules and procedures for how it conducts legislative business. This highlights the autonomy and independence of each chamber in its approach to the legislative process.
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To reduce inflation, the fiscal tax policy that would be used is contractionary policy. This policy involves reducing government spending and increasing taxes to decrease aggregate demand in the economy and subsequently reduce inflationary pressures.
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The term length of the members of the U.S. Senate is six years.
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The statement that explains why committees are important in the process of a bill becoming a law is: "Committees are important because they conduct research and revise bills to increase their likelihood of passing." Committees play a crucial role in reviewing and analyzing bills, conducting hearings and research on the proposed legislation, making amendments, and recommending whether or not a bill should be passed by the full House or Senate. Their expertise and scrutiny help refine bills and increase their chances of successfully progressing through the legislative process.
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Based on the given information, the correct analysis is: "The APA established the rulemaking process to check the power of the executive branch and involve the public in creating rules for enacting new laws." The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 was enacted to ensure that the executive branch (specifically administrative agencies) follows a prescribed process when creating rules and regulations. This process involves public notice, comment periods, and requirements for agencies to justify their regulations. The purpose of this process is to check the power of the executive branch and involve the public in the rulemaking process, ensuring transparency and accountability in the creation of new laws.
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Congress can use its power of the purse to impact the agenda of the executive branch in various ways. The correct options are:
1. Congress could eliminate executive departments or agencies: By controlling the funding, Congress can decide to defund or abolish specific executive departments or agencies, effectively impacting the agenda of the executive branch.
2. Congress could stop programs or plans proposed by the executive branch from being implemented: By not allocating funds for specific programs or plans proposed by the executive branch, Congress can prevent their implementation, influencing the agenda of the executive branch.
3. Congress could encourage the executive branch to fund certain departments or agencies: By allocating more funds to specific departments or agencies, Congress can prioritize and influence the executive branch's agenda.
It is important to note that Congress cannot force the executive branch to fund its own departments and agencies, as the power of the purse is primarily vested in Congress, not the executive branch.
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The reason President Roosevelt uses the imagery of a pulpit in this context is to convey that he sees the presidency as a platform or position of influence, similar to a pulpit that religious leaders use to deliver sermons. By referring to his position as a "bully pulpit," he implies that he has a powerful platform from which he can communicate his ideas and values to the public, and that he has a responsibility to use it effectively in leading and inspiring the nation towards a better society. It signifies his belief that the presidency carries a moral and ethical duty to guide and shape public opinion in a positive direction, akin to religious leaders guiding their congregations.
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In the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the process of judicial review allowed the Supreme Court to decide on the case by ruling in favor of the plaintiff and declaring that the practice of "separate but equal" segregation in schools is unconstitutional. This ruling was based on the Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which prohibits states from denying equal protection of the laws to any person within their jurisdiction. Thus, the correct statement is: "The ruling was found in favor of the plaintiff, ruling that separate but equal is unconstitutional."
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In the case of Roe v. Wade, the answer that explains why judicial review at the Supreme Court level was warranted is: "The right to privacy named in the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution protected the individual." In this landmark case, the Supreme Court recognized that the right to privacy, which is implied by the Constitution, protects a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, including the decision to have an abortion. The Court's decision was based on its interpretation of the right to privacy, which they found to be inherent in the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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The correct answer is: "The Supreme Court can declare an executive order by the president unconstitutional and acts of Congress in violation of the Constitution." The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review, which allows them to determine the constitutionality of laws, including executive orders and acts of Congress. If the Court finds that a policy or action of either the legislative or executive branch violates the Constitution, they can declare it unconstitutional and effectively resolve the policy differences between the two branches.
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The correct answer is D. The Supreme Court uses judicial review to check acts of Congress and executive orders of the president. Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive actions, ensuring that they comply with the Constitution. This check on the other branches of government allows the Court to declare laws or executive orders as unconstitutional, thereby limiting or invalidating their effects.
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The correct answer is c: by accepting a writ of certiorari, reviewing the case, and deciding a different outcome than the lower court. When the Supreme Court accepts a writ of certiorari, it is essentially agreeing to review the case and consider whether the lower court's decision was correct. If the Court disagrees with the lower court's decision, it has the authority to overturn it and decide a different outcome based on its own interpretation of the law. This is a fundamental aspect of the Supreme Court's role in the judicial system.
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The correct answer is D. Judicial activism by the Supreme Court is warranted when there is a need to decide on constitutional issues. Judicial activism refers to a proactive approach by the Court in interpreting and applying the Constitution to modern circumstances. The Court may choose to take an active role in shaping and redefining legal principles when there are significant constitutional questions at stake. It is not solely based on disagreement with lower court decisions, the media attention surrounding a case, or the fact that a case has been appealed to the Court. The primary factor that justifies judicial activism is the need to address and resolve constitutional issues.
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The correct answer is C. Alexander Hamilton's recommendation for creating a national bank is an example of a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Hamilton argued that the "necessary and proper clause" of the Constitution allowed the federal government to create a national bank, even though it was not specifically mentioned as a power granted to the federal government. This interpretation broadened the scope of the federal government's powers beyond what was explicitly stated in the Constitution, which aligns with a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
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The correct answer is B. In the United States v. Eichmann case, the decision was a result of constitutional interpretation because the Supreme Court had to interpret the First Amendment of the Constitution in relation to flag burning. Flag burning itself is not explicitly mentioned in the First Amendment, so the Court had to interpret whether it fell under the protection of free speech and expression. The Court ultimately ruled that flag burning was a form of symbolic speech and therefore protected under the First Amendment. This interpretation of the Constitution played a significant role in the Court's decision in the case.