Question

The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point)
Responses

two
two

three
three

four
four

five
five

Answer 1

Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

writing and voting on new laws
writing and voting on new laws

providing social programs to citizens
providing social programs to citizens

selecting new judges for federal courts
selecting new judges for federal courts

determining the budget of government departments
determining the budget of government departments

determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies

Answer 2

pick 2

Answer 3

Question
How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take?
(1 point)
Responses

They take cases that have already seen state courts.
They take cases that have already seen state courts.

A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.

They take cases that are being appealed.
They take cases that are being appealed.

A Supreme Court justice decides which cases should be addressed.

Answer 4

pick one

Answer 5

is that correct

Answer 6

thank you

Answer 7

three

Answer 8

writing and voting on new laws
determining the budget of government departments
determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies

Answer 9

writing and voting on new laws
determining the budget of government departments

Answer 10

A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
They take cases that are being appealed.

Answer 11

A grand jury decides if each case has merit.

Answer 12

Yes, that is correct. The federal court system typically decides which criminal cases to take based on the recommendation of a grand jury, which reviews the evidence and determines if there is enough merit to proceed with the case in federal court.

Answer 13

You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.