Quiz: Legislative Power
Due Nov 2 at 11:59pm
Points 150
Questions 30
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Textbook material from Module 2: Week 2.
Contains 30 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth total 150 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 21 minutes 145 out of 150 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden. Score
for this quiz: 145 out of 150 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Oct 29 at 12:54pm
This attempt took 21 minutes.
Question 1
pts
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the _____branch of government?
Executive
Administrative
Legislative
Judicial
, Question 2
pts
Which of the following is an example of a “rule”?
An aspirational resolution passed by a state legislature
An executive order issued by a governor
A statute passed by the Congress and signed by the president
A contract between a government and a contractor
Question 3
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Define what “law” is according to Blackstone.
Type: MC
Your Answer:
“Law is a rule of action which is prescribed by some superior and which the inferior is bound to
obey.” –William Blackstone. So, law by definition, is a rule. Full quote: William Blackstone, in his
1765 Commentaries, said this: Man, considered as a creature, must necessarily be subject to the
laws of his Creator, for he is entirely a dependent being And, consequently, as man depends
absolutely upon his Maker for every thing, it is necessary that he should in all points conform to his
Maker's will. This will of his Maker is called the law of Nature This law of nature being coeval
with mankind, and dictated by God himself, is of course superior in obligation to any other. It is
binding over all the globe, in all countries, and at all times: No human laws are of any validity if
contrary to this; and such of them as are valid derive all their force and all their authority, mediately
or immediately, from this original.
Question 4
pts
Which of the following is not a role assigned to the vice president by the Constitution
(Article 1, Section 3, Clause 4)?
Appoint members to standing committees in the Senate
Preside over the Senate
Cast tiebreaking votes in the Senate
Receive the tally of electoral votes for president
Question 5
pts
Hank Hokie is an American astronaut. Although he is married, he sleeps with another
astronaut while stationed in the International Space Station. There is no law in the Space
Station against adultery. Which of the following is true about Hank’s action?
Due Nov 2 at 11:59pm
Points 150
Questions 30
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Instructions
The quiz:
Covers the Textbook material from Module 2: Week 2.
Contains 30 multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions.
Is limited to 1 hour.
Allows 1 attempt.
Is worth total 150 points.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 21 minutes 145 out of 150 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Correct answers are hidden. Score
for this quiz: 145 out of 150 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Submitted Oct 29 at 12:54pm
This attempt took 21 minutes.
Question 1
pts
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the _____branch of government?
Executive
Administrative
Legislative
Judicial
, Question 2
pts
Which of the following is an example of a “rule”?
An aspirational resolution passed by a state legislature
An executive order issued by a governor
A statute passed by the Congress and signed by the president
A contract between a government and a contractor
Question 3
Not yet graded / 5 pts
Define what “law” is according to Blackstone.
Type: MC
Your Answer:
“Law is a rule of action which is prescribed by some superior and which the inferior is bound to
obey.” –William Blackstone. So, law by definition, is a rule. Full quote: William Blackstone, in his
1765 Commentaries, said this: Man, considered as a creature, must necessarily be subject to the
laws of his Creator, for he is entirely a dependent being And, consequently, as man depends
absolutely upon his Maker for every thing, it is necessary that he should in all points conform to his
Maker's will. This will of his Maker is called the law of Nature This law of nature being coeval
with mankind, and dictated by God himself, is of course superior in obligation to any other. It is
binding over all the globe, in all countries, and at all times: No human laws are of any validity if
contrary to this; and such of them as are valid derive all their force and all their authority, mediately
or immediately, from this original.
Question 4
pts
Which of the following is not a role assigned to the vice president by the Constitution
(Article 1, Section 3, Clause 4)?
Appoint members to standing committees in the Senate
Preside over the Senate
Cast tiebreaking votes in the Senate
Receive the tally of electoral votes for president
Question 5
pts
Hank Hokie is an American astronaut. Although he is married, he sleeps with another
astronaut while stationed in the International Space Station. There is no law in the Space
Station against adultery. Which of the following is true about Hank’s action?
