Congress exercises a potential check on the judicial branch through its constitutional power to
a. create or eliminate lower federal courts..
b. appoint federal judges.
c. remove federal judges that declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
d. eliminate the U.S. Supreme Court.
e. none of the above
Ans: a. create or eliminate lower federal courts..
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
Between 1816 and 1861, the number of federal employees increased eightfold, in large part because of
A. an increase in the need for government accountants. B. an increase in the need for Secret Service agents. C. dramatic increases in new government functions. D. growth in the Post Office. E. increases in military staff.
A(n) __________ is an official presidential commentary on the meaning or significance of legislation
A)executive order B)writ of habeas corpus C)per curium opinion D)signing statement
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a. It is not limited to terrorism. b. It allows government to strike first and ask questions later. c. It authorizes the use of "sneak and peek" search warrants. d. It reduces government accountability. e. It expands the ability of state and federal government to conduct surveillance of U.S. citizens.