The ___________ states that the Constitution is the "law of the land."
A) necessary and proper clause
B) supremacy clause
C) advice and consent clause
D) checks and balances clause
E) proprietary clause
B
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Since the power to suspend habeas corpus appears in Article I Section 9 of the Constitution, Justice Taney argued that the power to suspend habeas corpus was given only to ______.
a. the states b. the Congress c. the president d. the military leadership
Relative to the notion of democratic government, the Supreme Court's power of judicial review
A. places limits on majority rule. B. is limited to state issues. C. generally favors the executive. D. is sometimes democratic, sometimes not. E. is applied frequently.
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of the Congress?
a. Representation b. Investigation and scrutiny c. Legislation d. Financial control e. Enforcement
Which of the following statements about lobbyists is LEAST accurate?
A. There are no rules limiting the ability of former members of Congress to lobby, as long as the members have formally resigned their posts. B. The relationship between the government and lobbying interest groups has been described as a revolving door because of the interdependence that has developed between them. C. Increasingly, lobbyists are paid professionals who hire out their services. D. For lobbyists, personal connections are extremely valuable. E. Many congressional staffers leave their positions to become lobbyists.