Cards in this guide (14)
What is a difference between federal and state court authority
State courts have authority over federal courts in the
interpretation of state laws.
Which factor does the Supreme Court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review
Whether lower courts have issued conflicting rulings in similar cases
How does the federal judicial system promote the constitutional principle of rule of law
B. By allowing multiple courts to review a case or ruling before closing it completely
What part of the judicial system best completes the bubble labeled in the diagram
Why is gerrymandering a problem for the House of Representatives but not the senate
Senators are elected in statewide elections rather than in
specific districts.
What is the purpose of debates in the federal legislative process
To allow supporters and opponents of a bill to state their cases. APEX
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
In the House of Representatives what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after the floor debate takes place
The Rules Committee decides weather the debate can take place.
The bicameral nature of the U.S. federal legislature is responsible for:
The presence of both an upper and lower chamber of Congress
Which statement best describes the role of conference committees in the federal legislative process
They resolve differences between Senate and House versions of a bill.
which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster
It allows senators to prevent a vote on bills that would otherwise pass.
Which of the following best completes the diagram above
The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to
The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to: 1)Overturn an act of Congress that violates the Constitution. ...
2) Can obstruct the supreme court's rulings by refusing to enforce them. ...
3) Can overturn an unconstitutional law passed by Congress.
Congress forms a conference committee in order to
eliminate differences between house and senate versions of a bill - apex