Unit 3 Test Review

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What is a bill?

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A proposed law.

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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What does the term "bicameral" refer to in a legislative context?

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A two house legislature

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Which two bodies make up the United States Congress? A) House of Commons and Senate, B) House of Representatives and Senate, C) House of Lords and Senate, D) House of Delegates and Senate

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House of Representatives and Senate

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What is the system called where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other two branches?

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Checks and Balances

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The Constitution gives Congress its implied powers through what?

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The Necessary and Proper Clause

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What is the primary goal of interest groups?

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To influence or pressure the government to adopt certain policies or laws

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Which of the headlines below is an example of the legislative branch limiting the power of the executive branch? Options: Senate Rejects Latest Appointment of Secretary of State, President Vetoes Foreign Aid Bill for Japan, Supreme Court Rules Line-Item Veto Unconstitutional, Senate Impeaches Supreme Court Judge

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Senate Rejects Latest Appointment of Secretary of State

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When members of Congress override a presidential veto, they are exercising ...

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checks and balances

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Which action is an example of how an interest group engages in lobbying? Options: The governor and attorney general give special advice to legislative members. A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters. The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns. A health group asks legislators to pass tougher anti-pollution laws.

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A health group asks legislators to pass tougher anti-pollution laws.