Unit 2.2 - The structure & function of the Legislative Branch.

In which part of the U.S. Constitution are the powers of the Legislative Branch described?

• Article II
• Article III
• Article I

Laws passed by Congress or state legislatures __________.

• are known as amendments.
• are known as statutes.
• are known as regulations.
• are known as ordinances.

Karen bought an iPhone online for $300.00. At work, she showed it to all her co-workers. One co-worker, Susan, accidently dropped her phone on the floor, shattering the screen. Susan refused to pay to fix the phone, so Karen took the matter to court. The court ruled in favor of Karen and ordered Susan to pay $200.00.

What type of law does this represent?

• Civil law

• Criminal law
• Contract law
• Property law

Brady was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was later arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. What type of law does this represent?

• Criminal law
• International law
• Administrative law
• Civil law

Which idea is designed to prevent tyranny by ensuring that no single branch of government has too much power?

• Separation of powers
• Judicial review
• Federalism
• Checks and balances

The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?

• Checks and balances
• Judicial review
• Executive dominance
• Separation of powers

The Checks and Balance Power used by the President (Executive Branch) against the Legislative Branch when the President does NOT like a Law passed by the Legislative Branch is called.........

• amendment
• filibuster
• override
• veto

Criminal Law - a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes

Military Law - the law governing the armed forces.

Which of the following is a similarity between criminal law and military law?

• Both systems are focused on civil rights.
• Military law is only applicable during wartime.
• Criminal law applies exclusively to government officials.
• Both include rules for crimes and punishments

Congress is divided into two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

This is also known as a _____________.

• unicameral legislature
• federal assembly
• parliamentary system
• bicameral legislature

Which branch of government declares war?

• The President
• Congress
• The Supreme Court
• The Secretary of Defense