WGU C963 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
STUDY KIT WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Powers of the President Correct Answer Pardon/Reprieves,
Removal, Line-item Veto, Executive Orders, Appointing Federal
Judges, Signing Statements, Commander-in-chief, Executive
Agreements, Rally around the flag affect, Persuade and drive
public opinion, Negotiate, cut deals, make compromise privately
Executive order Correct Answer Executive orders provide
direction to government agencies and deal with routine matters. In
some cases, however, executive orders can be used to achieve
policy goals in areas where Congress has been unwilling to act or
is even opposed to the desires of the president. Executive orders,
however, cannot directly contradict or change existing law.
Presidential Power Limitations Correct Answer Presidential
powers are limited when it comes to checks and balances when it
comes to such things such as nominations since the Congress is
the one that confirms those nominations. Usually most
presidential powers are held in check by congress and likewise.
Recess Appointment Clause Correct Answer The President shall
have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the
Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall
expire at the End of their next Session.
Role of the census in the reapportionment and redistricting
processes Correct Answer Reapportionment occurs when census
data indicates needed adjustments so a state is not paying too
much or too little in federal taxes.
,Three-Fifths compromise Correct Answer Agreement that each
slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining
representation in the House for representation and taxation
purposes (negated by the 13th amendment). Bicameral congress.
Checks and Balances Correct Answer A system that allows each
branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in
order to prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers Correct Answer Constitutional division of
powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches,
with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and
enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law
Federalists Correct Answer A term used to describe supporters of
the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.
Anti-Federalists Correct Answer Opponents of the American
Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its
adoption.
Ratifying the Constitution Correct Answer Article VII, 9 out of 13
states had to agree, it was ratified at state conventions
Federalist #10 (factions) Correct Answer Elites can never take
over rule of the government due to too many factions.
Federalist #51 (Madison) Correct Answer Separation of powers,
checks and balances
Separations of Powers Correct Answer The division of the federal
government into three branches each with its own powers
, Government Branches Correct Answer Three sections of the US
government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has
powers that restrict the other branches powers.
How are laws made and enforced using the separation of powers
Correct Answer Congress originates laws
Judicial branch reviews laws for constitutionality
Executive branch enforces laws
system of checks and balances Correct Answer Constitutional
system in which each branch of government places limits on the
power of other branches
Several checks the judicial branch has on the legislative and
executive branches Correct Answer Executive:
Can overturn actions of the president with judicial review if the
actions violate the Constitution
Serve during good behavior to maintain independence of judiciary
Legislative:
Can overturn acts of Congress as unconstitutional if they violate
the law
Can influence laws by interpretation
Serve during good behavior to maintain independence of judiciary
Several checks the legislative branch has on the judicial and
executive branches Correct Answer Judicial:
Senate must approve judges and justices
Controls jurisdiction of the courts
STUDY KIT WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Powers of the President Correct Answer Pardon/Reprieves,
Removal, Line-item Veto, Executive Orders, Appointing Federal
Judges, Signing Statements, Commander-in-chief, Executive
Agreements, Rally around the flag affect, Persuade and drive
public opinion, Negotiate, cut deals, make compromise privately
Executive order Correct Answer Executive orders provide
direction to government agencies and deal with routine matters. In
some cases, however, executive orders can be used to achieve
policy goals in areas where Congress has been unwilling to act or
is even opposed to the desires of the president. Executive orders,
however, cannot directly contradict or change existing law.
Presidential Power Limitations Correct Answer Presidential
powers are limited when it comes to checks and balances when it
comes to such things such as nominations since the Congress is
the one that confirms those nominations. Usually most
presidential powers are held in check by congress and likewise.
Recess Appointment Clause Correct Answer The President shall
have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the
Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall
expire at the End of their next Session.
Role of the census in the reapportionment and redistricting
processes Correct Answer Reapportionment occurs when census
data indicates needed adjustments so a state is not paying too
much or too little in federal taxes.
,Three-Fifths compromise Correct Answer Agreement that each
slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining
representation in the House for representation and taxation
purposes (negated by the 13th amendment). Bicameral congress.
Checks and Balances Correct Answer A system that allows each
branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in
order to prevent abuse of power
Separation of Powers Correct Answer Constitutional division of
powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches,
with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and
enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law
Federalists Correct Answer A term used to describe supporters of
the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.
Anti-Federalists Correct Answer Opponents of the American
Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its
adoption.
Ratifying the Constitution Correct Answer Article VII, 9 out of 13
states had to agree, it was ratified at state conventions
Federalist #10 (factions) Correct Answer Elites can never take
over rule of the government due to too many factions.
Federalist #51 (Madison) Correct Answer Separation of powers,
checks and balances
Separations of Powers Correct Answer The division of the federal
government into three branches each with its own powers
, Government Branches Correct Answer Three sections of the US
government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has
powers that restrict the other branches powers.
How are laws made and enforced using the separation of powers
Correct Answer Congress originates laws
Judicial branch reviews laws for constitutionality
Executive branch enforces laws
system of checks and balances Correct Answer Constitutional
system in which each branch of government places limits on the
power of other branches
Several checks the judicial branch has on the legislative and
executive branches Correct Answer Executive:
Can overturn actions of the president with judicial review if the
actions violate the Constitution
Serve during good behavior to maintain independence of judiciary
Legislative:
Can overturn acts of Congress as unconstitutional if they violate
the law
Can influence laws by interpretation
Serve during good behavior to maintain independence of judiciary
Several checks the legislative branch has on the judicial and
executive branches Correct Answer Judicial:
Senate must approve judges and justices
Controls jurisdiction of the courts
