Federalism, 3 Branches, Checks and Balances Test

What two types of unilateral actions were talked about during class dealing with the Executive Branch?

• Executive Orders

• Executive Appointments

• Presidential Proclamation

Answer explanation

The two types of unilateral actions discussed in class were Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations. These actions are taken by the Executive Branch.

Which two of the following are expressed powers? (Federal government)

• Set up postal system

• Conduct elections

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Protect public health

• Establish local governments

Answer explanation

The expressed powers of the federal government include setting up the postal system and regulating interstate commerce.

Congress is made up of two houses, they are

• The Senate and the House of Commons

• The General Assembly and the Senate

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The General Assembly and the House of Representatives

Answer explanation

Congress is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. These two houses are responsible for making and passing laws in the United States.

Which of the following is not a power that congress (the legislative branch) holds:

• To make laws that are necessary and proper

• To levy and collect taxes

• To nominate supreme court justices

• To coin money

Answer explanation

Congress does not have the power to nominate supreme court justices. This power belongs to the executive branch.

The house of representatives is intended to be closest to the people - because of this the representatives serve

• Two Year terms

• Four Year Terms

• Six Year Terms

• Two, Four Year Terms

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives is closest to the people because representatives serve two-year terms.

A "check" the legislative branch has over the executive branch is:

• Pass laws by overriding the presidential veto

• Judicial Review

• Electing a new president

• Vetoing laws passed by congress

Answer explanation

The legislative branch can pass laws by overriding the presidential veto, which is a check over the executive branch.

A "check" the legislative branch has over the judicial branch is:

• Judicial Review

• Electing a new president

• Approving Federal Judges

• Declaring War

Answer explanation

The legislative branch has the power to approve federal judges, which is a check over the judicial branch.

Which two of the following are reserved powers? (state government)

• Set up postal system

• Conduct elections

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Protect public health

• Establish local governments

Answer explanation

Conduct elections and establish local governments are reserved powers of the state government. These powers are specifically granted to the states and are not delegated to the federal government.

Which two of the following are concurrent powers? (shared powers between the federal and state government)

• Set up postal system

• Conduct elections

• Punish lawbreakers

• Establish local governments

• Protect public health

Answer explanation

Punish lawbreakers and protect public health are concurrent powers shared between the federal and state government.

Which of the following is a reason that the President taking unilateral action (like an executive order) is good?

• It is a thorough way of deciding upon an action

• It is quick in an emergency situation

• Congress can decide if it is a good idea or not

• It might give the President too much power

Answer explanation

Taking unilateral action, like an executive order, is good because it is quick in emergency situations.