The power of the courts to determine whether a law or action by the other branches of government is constitutional is called __________.
a. appellate review of fact
b. habeas corpus
c. judicial review
d. precedent
e. the writ of judicial appeal
Ans: c. judicial review
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Anarchy is best defined as __________.
A. unlimited democracy B. the most universal form of ruling a state C. a society without government D. a constant war between the governments of two states
When the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation as the country's first system of government, it did not create an executive branch to administer national laws because at that time the Framers feared that ________________.
A. The bureaucracy for such a branch would be unmanageable B. A president could become a tyrant C. The office of the presidency would be too expensive D. The president would pursue an agenda different from that pursued by Congress
Political parties in the United States have always utilized the national convention system to nominate candidates for the presidency and vice presidency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
_____ is the personal office of the president of the United States.
A. TheWhite House Office B. ThePresidential Townhouse C. The Executive Residence D. Camp David E. The Office of Administration