PSC 101 Exam #3

Where are a majority of case adjudicated in the United States? 

• federal courts

• appellate courts

• state courts

• tax courts

The ________ requires the president to present the annual budget to Congress.

• the 17th Amendment

• the Budget Act of 1921

• the Appropriations Act of 1813

• the Budget Act of 1901

All of the President's roles are formally described in the Constitution.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an opinion written by a justice in the majority that outlines additional considerations not stated in the majority opinion he or she thinks are important? 

• majority

• minority

• dissenting

• concurring

Which of the following is not a power or role of the President?

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Lobbyist

• Domestic Policy Leader

What does the Employment Act Require?

• The president to show proof the economy has been improved.

• The president to employ a certain number of people.

• The president to present an annual report on the state of the economy.

• None of the above

The ____ reflects the official, binding decision of the Supreme Court.

• The majority opinion

• The concurring opinion

• The dissenting opinion

• The minority opinion

The Supreme Court will never overturn precedent.

• True

• False

_________ is the percentage of public that thinks the president is doing a good job.

• Presidential approval rating

• Presidential disapproval rating

• Presidential polling

• None of the above

Who has the responsibility for nominating judges to the federal bench? 

• the President

• the Vice President

• the Chief Justice

• the House Speaker