NR policy exam questions with correct answers

Legistlative Branch Makes laws, makes budget Approves appointments (senates, HOR) Judicial Branch Interprets laws (courts) 9 supreme court justices 13 circuit courts Executive Branch Responsible for implementing and enforcing laws written by congress by appointing heads of federal agencies Checks and Balances Enumerated Powers Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war. Commerce Clause Clause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and international commerce. Fair Labor Standards - Minimum wage Unions Hearts of Atalanta Motel vs. US Law case where a motel wouldnt allow african american families to stay because it was a private establishment United States used Commerce Clause stating that this would affect interstate commerce Wickard vs Filburn Increased power of Commerce Clause Government set limit on how much wheat could be grown on a farm with a certain amount of acreage Filburn argued that commerce was not affected bc his wheat was grown for his animals Government said no as this would reduce the amount of wheat bought statewide, thus affecting commerce Legislative Process Law Process President submits a budget request Congress releases its own budget and sets spending levels Subcommittees set funding for individual programs under their oversight through appropriation bill House and Senate resolve any differences between their budget Budget is sent to the President for signature becoming a law Law vs Regulation Laws are made for all programs to uphold, while regulations are only made to be upheld within a certain program NEPA National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. making decisions on permit applications, adopting federal land management actions, and constructing highways and other publicly-owned facilities. Consitution Has three main purposes Creates branches of government with checks and balances Creates division of powers for federal and state Protection of personal liberty