Government-Study Guide-Semester 2

  1. Executive Branch has increased (become larger) since the Great Depression.
  1. The large complex administrative structure of operating business day to day is called______.
  1. How many times may a U.S. President seek election? ______
  1. Who nominates and confirms officials such as judges and cabinet members?
  1. When a President vetoes a bill, he is using which power, Judicial review or, legislative power?______
  1. What is the total electoral votes from this regional chart?______

Idaho- 2 senators 2 representatives

California-2 senators 53 representatives

Nevada-2 senators 3 representatives

  1. Explain what Presidential diplomacy would entail.______
  2. An example of Presidential judicial power would be pardoning a federal prisoner.
  1. List the first five persons in Order of Succession within the Presidency.
    ______
  1. Following 9/11, Presidential power has increased.
  1. Federal budgets must consider what types of spending?
  1. The primary source of Federal revenue comes from which taxes?
  1. U. S. spends most federal revenues on defense, Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid.
  1. Federal Mandatory spending is spend on which of these, Social Security or Defense?______
  1. The Secretary of the Interior job description entails managing public lands and national parks.
  1. The Secretary of State responsibilities entails ______
  1. Law that covers actions forbidden by society and punishable by imprisonment is criminal law.
  1. U.S. foreign policy has gone from isolationism to internationalism.
  1. Supreme Court justices are appointed for life because it limits a president’s power, protects political influence and limits congress.
  1. How many Supreme Court justices are there?______
  1. A court case is brought against which of these; plaintiff or defendant?______
  1. Who is responsible for bringing a case to a civil court?______
  1. Two requirements as a citizen regarding judicial branch would be jury duty and testifying as a witness.
  1. Which Federal court has the power to decide which case it hears?______
  1. The Executive Branch includes the President’s cabinet members and federal agencies.
  1. Presidential powers are outlined where in the U.S. Constitution?______
  1. Which branch of government enforces law?______
  1. Judicial Review allows courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.
  1. A court decision that serves as a standard to be followed in similar cases is called which of these (precedent or Habeas Corpus)?
  1. Which courts gives courts authority to review a case made by the lower courts?______
  1. Which landmark case created the principle of judicial review?______
  1. Which principle guides court procedures (due process or judicial review)?______
  1. A court proceeding used by an incarcerated person to challenge his incarceration is called Writ of certiorari.
  1. Explain briefly the following cases:

New Jersey v. TLO______

______

Tinker v. Desmoines______

Gideon v. Wainwright______

  1. DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) is considered unconstitutional based on what principle?______
  2. In Idaho’s State legislator there are 35 state senators and 70 state representatives. How many total legislators in the state of Idaho?______
  3. The governor of the state is considered part of the executive branch within the state of Idaho.
  1. What type of mayor government is practiced in Eagle and Meridian?______
  1. Counties, cities, and school districts are part of local government.
  1. The chief executive of local government is the______.
  1. Native Americans in Idaho have dual sovereign rights.
  1. Gathering signatures of registered voters for a ballot measure is called which of these; initiative or referendum?______
  1. Removal of an official from office is called______
  1. Idaho receives revenue from property taxes, sales taxes, and income tax.
  1. Joint Finance Appropriations Committee (JFAC) controls and establishes budget expenditures.
  1. A referendum is a process by which a legislative bill is referred to the voters for final approval.
  1. State and local governments provide services that promote safety and education.
  1. Where do individuals have the most influence (state, local, or national)?______
  1. Which is required in the Idaho Constitution; (interstate highways, balanced budget, legal gambling)?______
  1. The United Nations promotes peace and improvement of living conditions in developing nations.
  1. The court created by the U.S. Constitution is the ______.
  1. The bulk of state spending in Idaho is spent on ______.