Civics Review

What does the president pro tempore do?

• Manages the House of Representatives.
• Serves as the Secretary of State.
• Oversees the Supreme Court proceedings.
• Presides over the Senate in the absence of the vice president.

What is judicial review?

• Judicial review refers to the ability of the president to veto laws.
• Judicial review is the process of electing judges.
• Judicial review is the power of courts to create new laws.
• Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or government action is in accordance with the constitution.

What is the difference between an executive order and a statute?

• An executive order is a law passed by Congress; a statute is a directive from the President.
• An executive order is not passed by congress; a statute is a law passed by Congress.

• An executive order is a suggestion from the President; a statute is a guideline from the Supreme Court.
• An executive order is a type of statute; both are issued by the President.

What is the difference between concurrent powers an reserved powers?

• Concurrent powers are only for the federal government.
• Concurrent powers are shared by federal and state governments, while reserved powers are held solely by the states.
• Reserved powers can be shared between federal and state governments.
• Concurrent powers are exclusive to state governments.

Someone gets sicks after eating contaminated cornflakes. He wants to sure the manufacturer. Which area of law applies?

• Intellectual property
• Civil law

• Criminal law
• Contract law

If a person is suing a driver for more than $100,000 for an accident they caused, which court should they file their legal action against the driver?

• File in a municipal court.
• File in a federal court.
• File in a small claims court.
• File in circuit court

What is the organization of the 2nd federal court system?

• The 2nd federal court system is organized into State Courts and the Supreme Court.
• The 2nd federal court system consists of only the Supreme Court.
• The 2nd federal court system includes the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and District Courts.
• The 2nd federal court system is organized into District Courts, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Supreme Court.

Which court can have juries?

• Small claims courts
• Criminal courts and civil courts
• Family courts
• Traffic courts

Which type of law is used by the armed forces?

• State law

• Case law

• Military Law

• Civil law

What are the 3 things a President can do when a bill is passed by Congress, and i gets to his desk?

• Pass it

• Do nothing

• Argue the press

• Veto it

• Sign it