What is the main function of an appellate court?
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reviews cases
hears juries
hears witnesses
listens to the press
reviews cases
Who makes up the president’s cabinet?
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chiefs of staff
directors of agencies
secretaries of departments
senior military officials
secretaries of departments
Which power would give a president greater legislative power than the office currently has?
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power of a line-item veto
Ipower of executive privilege
power to call a special session
power to recommend legislation
power of a line-item veto
Which is an important purpose of having the president serve as the military’s commander-in-chief?
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civilian control of the military
fewer attacks by foreign powers
increased efficiency in the chain of command
more experienced leaders
civilian control of the military
The phrase, “the Elastic Clause,” comes from which powers of Congress?
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enumerated powers
implied powers
inherent powers
reserved powers
implied powers
Which vote of each house is required to override a presidential veto?
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majority vote
three-fifths
two-thirds
three-fourths
two-thirds
Who nominates members of the Supreme Court?
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Congress
The president
Citizens of the United States
The president
How does the principle of separation of powers limit Congress?
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Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
Congress must interpret legislation for the courts.
Congress must rely on the executive branch to introduce legislation.
Congress must share its power with individual state governments.
Congress cannot enforce the laws that they make.
Why would it not be appropriate for Congress to get the Supreme Court’s opinion about a bill it is considering?
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It would check the President’s power of veto.
It would upset the legislative process.
The Supreme Court cannot rule on a law that does not exist.
The Supreme Court is not in session when Congress is in session.