The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point)
Responses
two
two
three
three
four
four
five
five
three
Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
writing and voting on new laws
writing and voting on new laws
providing social programs to citizens
providing social programs to citizens
selecting new judges for federal courts
selecting new judges for federal courts
determining the budget of government departments
determining the budget of government departments
determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies
writing and voting on new laws
determining the budget of government departments
determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies
pick 2
writing and voting on new laws
determining the budget of government departments
Question
How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take?
(1 point)
Responses
They take cases that have already seen state courts.
They take cases that have already seen state courts.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
They take cases that are being appealed.
They take cases that are being appealed.
A Supreme Court justice decides which cases should be addressed.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
They take cases that are being appealed.