Mid-Year Practice #6 (2024)

Front

Which type of cases does the Supreme Court listen to? Options: The case was between two states. The case was between citizens of different states. The case involved foreign ambassadors and foreign diplomats.

Back

all of the above

Front

To protect the nation against a tyrannical government by dividing and describing the powers of each branch is called . . .

Back

separation of powers

Front

System created to stop one branch of government from overpowering others is called...

Back

checks and balances

Front

Which of the following is an example of how the President can "check" the powers of Congress? Options: refusing to provide funding for a bill., by ending a Congressional session before it is time to do so., by vetoing a bill passed by both houses of Congress., by declaring a law as unconstitutional.

Back

by vetoing a bill passed by both houses of Congress.

Front

What document must be issued before the U.S. Supreme Court will review a case?

Back

writ of certiorari

Front

According to the Constitution, who has the power to grant pardons?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

According to the system of checks and balances, if a President wants to sign a treaty with another country, who must approve it?

Back

Senate

Front

Which of the following describes how Congress can "check" the President? Options: Congress can impeach the President. Congress can declare an executive order as unconstitutional. Congress can appoint members to the President's Cabinet. Congress can grant pardons.

Back

Congress can impeach the President.

Front

If the President issues an Executive Order, how is that different from a law?

Back

Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

Front

What are the lowest courts in Florida (listed in order)?

Back

County Court and Circuit Court