Ohio Test Prep: Government Study Guide (Unit 3)

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for conducting oversight investigations and instituting impeachment proceedings?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• None of the above

What is the role of the Judicial Branch according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Vetoing legislation

• Approving treaties

• Recognizing foreign nations and issuing executive orders

• Resolving disputes under the law and ensuring justice

Which of the following is a check that the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch?

• Appointing judges

• Veto override

• Issuing pardons

• Interpreting and applying laws

What power does the Executive Branch have over the Judicial Branch?

• Convening Congress

• Overriding vetoes

• Appointing judges

• Conducting impeachment trials

Which branch of government is not subject to removal by the president?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All branches are subject to removal by the president

What is one of the ways the Legislative Branch can check the Judicial Branch?

• Issuing executive orders

• Vetoing legislation

• Creation of lower courts

• Appointing the Chief Justice

Which branch of the federal government is advised by the Department of State on foreign policy and directs activities of embassies in foreign countries?

• Federal Executive

• Federal Legislative

• State Legislative

• Local Legislative/Executive

What is the role of the Congressional Budget Office at the federal legislative level?

• Advises the president on foreign policy

• Provides analyses of economic and budgetary data

• Assists in drafting legislation

• Applies sentencing guidelines for convicted felons

What is one of the functions of the State Legislative Service Commission?

• Advises on foreign policy

• Provides budgetary analyses

• Assists in drafting legislation

• Determines tax and budget matters

Which entity applies sentencing guidelines for convicted felons at the state level?

• The Department of State

• The Congressional Budget Office

• The State Legislative Service Commission

• The Ohio Courts of Common Pleas