WGU C963 EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the primary effect of the census on the functioning of congress
It is used to determine the number of House representatives for each state
What describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees
They recommend how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution
Originating congressional spending bills
How does apportionment influence the make up of Congress?
It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal
proportions methods
What is an example of checks and balances between executive and legislative branches of
government
The Senate must confirm the presidents supreme. court nominees
Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson for firing his secretary of war
Which presidental power can be directly restricted by Congress
appointing cabinet members
What is the general purpose of the president making recess appointments?
To fill cabinet vacancies while bypassing senate approval
What is true about the U.S. court system?
It is a dual system with federal court system and courts in each state
What describes the Supreme Court's use of judicial principle of stare decisis
,The Supreme Courts precedents are treated as established law
What was the significance of the supreme Courts ruling of McCulloch v Maryland
It established a loose constructionist view of necessary and proper clause... Maryland was trying
to tax the national bank and Supreme court ruled that federal law was stronger than state law
Which type of power is a states power to tax?
Concurrent
What is an example of state exercising its reserve power?
Establishing laws to regulate businesses in the state
What is an example of a state exercising a concurrent power?
Issuing bonds to fund a infrastructure project
What is correct about Congress's oversight authority?
Oversight is not a specifically enumerated power, but rather implied in Article 1
Enumerated power
Explicitly stated in the constitution
Implied power
not specifically detailed in the constitution but inferred as necessary to achieve the objects of the
national government ... oversight power of congress... Based on the text
Inherent power
must be assumed to exist as a direct result of the countrys existences.... outside the text
What is true about federal income tax
Federal income tax required the ratification of a constitutional amendment after supreme court
ruled that a previous attempt to tax income was unconstitutional
What is the difference between congressional budget committees and appropriation
committees
, While the budget committees set overall spending limits the appropriation committees are
responsible for recommending specific allocations of funds
How has the Constitutions interstate commerce clause been interpreted?
Very Broadly, forming the justification for much of the Congress's modern day economic
regulation
Who has the power related to war and peace
President and both houses of Congress
Which of the following enumerated powers of Congress are generally regarded as
responses to weaknesses of national legislature under the Articles of Confederation?
Power to regulate commerce
Exclusive power to coin money
Who argued for the creation of a very powerful presidency
Alexander Hamilton
How did President Polk bring about a war with Mexico?
Ordered American troops to occupy disputed territory in his capacity of commander-in-chief
Why did Andrew Jackson veto Congressional legislation?
He disagreed with the content of the legislation
What is the current presidential power to block legislation?
The president has the power to veto legislation, but the veto can be overridden by Congress
"Executive Agreements"
Are used in international relations
"Executive Privilege"
The ability of the president to withhold information from Congress
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the primary effect of the census on the functioning of congress
It is used to determine the number of House representatives for each state
What describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees
They recommend how specific funds are allocated
Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution
Originating congressional spending bills
How does apportionment influence the make up of Congress?
It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal
proportions methods
What is an example of checks and balances between executive and legislative branches of
government
The Senate must confirm the presidents supreme. court nominees
Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson for firing his secretary of war
Which presidental power can be directly restricted by Congress
appointing cabinet members
What is the general purpose of the president making recess appointments?
To fill cabinet vacancies while bypassing senate approval
What is true about the U.S. court system?
It is a dual system with federal court system and courts in each state
What describes the Supreme Court's use of judicial principle of stare decisis
,The Supreme Courts precedents are treated as established law
What was the significance of the supreme Courts ruling of McCulloch v Maryland
It established a loose constructionist view of necessary and proper clause... Maryland was trying
to tax the national bank and Supreme court ruled that federal law was stronger than state law
Which type of power is a states power to tax?
Concurrent
What is an example of state exercising its reserve power?
Establishing laws to regulate businesses in the state
What is an example of a state exercising a concurrent power?
Issuing bonds to fund a infrastructure project
What is correct about Congress's oversight authority?
Oversight is not a specifically enumerated power, but rather implied in Article 1
Enumerated power
Explicitly stated in the constitution
Implied power
not specifically detailed in the constitution but inferred as necessary to achieve the objects of the
national government ... oversight power of congress... Based on the text
Inherent power
must be assumed to exist as a direct result of the countrys existences.... outside the text
What is true about federal income tax
Federal income tax required the ratification of a constitutional amendment after supreme court
ruled that a previous attempt to tax income was unconstitutional
What is the difference between congressional budget committees and appropriation
committees
, While the budget committees set overall spending limits the appropriation committees are
responsible for recommending specific allocations of funds
How has the Constitutions interstate commerce clause been interpreted?
Very Broadly, forming the justification for much of the Congress's modern day economic
regulation
Who has the power related to war and peace
President and both houses of Congress
Which of the following enumerated powers of Congress are generally regarded as
responses to weaknesses of national legislature under the Articles of Confederation?
Power to regulate commerce
Exclusive power to coin money
Who argued for the creation of a very powerful presidency
Alexander Hamilton
How did President Polk bring about a war with Mexico?
Ordered American troops to occupy disputed territory in his capacity of commander-in-chief
Why did Andrew Jackson veto Congressional legislation?
He disagreed with the content of the legislation
What is the current presidential power to block legislation?
The president has the power to veto legislation, but the veto can be overridden by Congress
"Executive Agreements"
Are used in international relations
"Executive Privilege"
The ability of the president to withhold information from Congress
