AP Gov - Unit 2 Legislative & Executive Branches Review

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Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true? It has been banned by United States Supreme Court decisions starting with Baker v. Carr, It was used traditionally to maintain urban control of the House of Representatives., It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible. , It guarantees greater constituency control over elected representatives.

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It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

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All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT:
Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.
The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment.
Congress may override a presidential veto.
Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.

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Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.

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Which of the following is an example of congressional oversight?
Assisting constituents with particular problems,
Holding hearings for review of an executive agency's activities,
Reporting campaign contributions to the Federal Election Commission,
Conducting ethics investigations of congressional leadership

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Holding hearings for review of an executive agency's activities

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The --- confirms or denies presidential appointments to the Federal bureaucracy.

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Senate

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After a national census has been taken, changes in population distribution cause the changing of congressional seats among the states. This effect is commonly called

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Repportionment

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The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it.

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Veto

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What article of the U.S. Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

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Article II

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What president spurred the creation of the 22nd amendment (presidential term limits)?

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What is a "bicameral legislature" composed of?

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Two governing bodies/chambers

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What article of the U.S. Constitution deals directly with the Legislative Branch?

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