RC 2 Quiz

What is a expressed power?

• shared power between the state and federal government

• a power specifically stated in the US Constitution

• a power not directly stated in the US Constitution, but is used to carry out a stated power

• a denied power to the state and federal government.

What is a power that is not stated in the Constitution, but it is used to carry out stated powers?

• expressed

• concurrent

• denied

• implied

The Virginia General Assembly and The United States Congress are both ___ legislatures?

• bicameral
• 3 branches

• national

• unicameral

How can the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

• refuse to approve members of the Senate

• refuse to approve federal judges

• declare laws unconstitutional

• veto bills

How can the executive branch check the legislative branch?

• President can veto laws

• declare laws unconstitutional

• approved federal judges

• elect members of Congress

What is NOT a way the executive branch influences policymaking?

• Giving legislators raises if they pass certain laws

• Approving or vetoing legislative bills

• Appointing officials who carry out the laws

• Appealing directly to the people

Conducting foreign policy and regulating commerce is a responsibility of which level of government?

• State

• Local

• Regional

• National

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Legislative branch at the federal level?

• Makes laws for the nation

• Approves the annual budget

• Approves presidential appointments

• Appoints the treasury secretary

The chief executive officer of Virginia is the ______ ?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Sheriff

The state government is responsible for promoting all of the following EXCEPT:

• public health

• public safety

• public businesses

• public welfare