Test 2 Review

Which concept states that the powers of government should be separated and not centralized in one place?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

Which of the following are bicameral legislatures?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• General Assembly

Which branch of government has the power to approve appointments made by the President?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws passed by Congress?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which concept states that each branch of government limits the power of the other two branches when exercising their powers.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Representative Government

• Rule of Law

Which branch has the power to override Presidential vetoes?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch has the power to prepare the annual budget?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

True or False: A bill can only be introduced in the Senate in the lawmaking process.

• True

• False

After a bill is introduced and worked on in committee, it is . . .

• voted on by the legislature

• debated on the Floor by political parties

• signed or vetoed by the President

• reviewed by the Judicial Branch

When the President speaks with foreign leaders regarding international events, he is acting as . . .

• Chief of Party

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief