Question 1.
how does the constitution distribute power?

it focuses most of the government's power in the president, who is checked by the other branches.

it divides the central government into three branches and shares power with the state governments.

it limits the power of the executive branch in favor of the legislative branch and the individual states.

it grants the majority of government power to the state governments, who select the representatives.

question 2
which of the following is a check on the power of the judicial branch?

the president overturns a supreme court ruling.

the house of representatives impeaches a justice.

the senate nominates judges for the supreme court.

the congress rejects a ruling by the supreme court.

question 3
the veto power of the president under the u. s. constitution best reflects the principle of

rule of law

natural rights

republicanism

checks and balances

What damage can most likely be caused by major tropical storms in georgia? check all that apply. wildfires beach erosion drought flooding storm surges

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

In 1840 which route is the easiest to take to travel from baltimore, maryland, to vandalia, illinois? a-chesapeake and ohio canal. b-wilderness road c-national road d-erie canal