Branches & Levels of Government

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Which is an example of the executive branch imposing a check on the legislature's power to make laws?

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The president vetoing a bill passed by Congress.

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Which action is an example of an implied power of Congress? Options: Declaring war, Imposing taxes on imports, Regulating interstate commerce, Establishing a national bank (The Bank of the United States)

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Establishing a national bank (The Bank of the United States)

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What generally happens when the Senate and the House of Representatives pass different versions of the same bill?

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A conference committee is formed to reconcile the differences.

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Under the 22nd Amendment, what is the maximum number of terms a president can be elected to office?

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2 terms

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Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation of powers?

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Executive Privilege

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Emergency conditions can occur that require a president to make quick decisions. Which two tools would a president most likely use in such a situation?

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Executive Orders, state of emergency declaration

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Should a president die in office, which official succeeds the president if the vice president is unable to assume the role? Options: Chief Justice, Attorney General, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State

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Speaker of the House

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Which constitutional action starts the process by which a president is removed from office? Options: Judicial review by the Supreme Court, Approval of a new Vice President, Impeachment by the House of Representatives, Censure by the Senate

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Impeachment by the House of Representatives

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What term is typically used to describe protections guaranteed under the 1^st Amendment?

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Civil liberties

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Which term best describes a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or by the states?

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judicial activist court