Executive branch Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPCU 530 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Civil Law - Answer-Comprehensive codes of written laws or statutes that apply to all legal questions. These systems rely on scholarly interpretations of their codes and constitutions rather than on court decisions Common Law - Answer-Body of law derived from court decisions as opposed to statutes or constitutions. Doctrine of Stare Decisis - Answer-Principle that lower courts must follow precedents set by higher courts Substantive Law ...

In which of the following scenarios is the president most likely to use the veto to limit the power of Congress? - ANSWER When the opposing party holds a small majority in Congress --Overriding a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority of Congress, so if the president vetoes legislation it is unlikely that the opposing party will garner enough votes to override the veto. President Bellingham's administration wants to limit the development of chemical weapons in key nations in th...

MIE 305 Exam 2 Questions And Answers What are the Articles of Confederation? - answerthe original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781 (replaced by the US Constitution in 1789) What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? - answer1) Confederate congress was the only national branch of government and it served a limited function as coordinator between the states 2) States were the all powerful sovereigns within their own borders 3) No federal executive 4) No federal judi...

The job of the Executive Branch is to a) make laws b) enforce laws c) interpret laws d) change laws - ANSWER b The Department of Justice is headed by a) the chief justice b) the secretary of law c) the attorney general d) the vice-president - ANSWER c In which article of the constitution would you find information about the powers of the president? a) one b) two c) four d) twelve - ANSWER b which of the following is not one of the "big four" states? a) california

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Missouri POST Test Study Guide (Answered 100% Correctly) Latest Tort A private or civil wrong or injury, other than a breach of contract. Preponderance of evidence The amount of information needed to decide in favor of a party in a civil suit. It consists of more than fifty percent of the believable evidence in favor of the party's suit or defense. One more fact than the other party has established. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt The amount of information needed to convict a person ...

AP Gov Executive Branch (Extra-Credit) Twenty-second Amendment - ANS-Passed in 1951, the amendment that limits presidents to two terms of office. Impeachment - ANS-., Formal accusation by the lower house of a legislature against a public official, the first step in removal from office. Watergate - ANS-The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual re...

Which statement describes joint committees - They contain members from both major political parties - Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law - They function to serve the purposes of only the political party currently in the majority - Members are appointed by the president of the United States - ANSWER They contain members from both major political parties How long is a representative's term of office - ANSWER Two years What is the hierarchy...

Constitution correct answer: A written document that embodies the basic laws of a nation or state. 3 Branches of Government correct answer: 1. Executive Branch 2. Legislative Branch 3. Judicial Branch 2 Powers of a Police Officer correct answer: 1. Power to arrest 2. Power to use deadly force First Amendment correct answer: 1. Freedom of Religion 2. Freedom of Speech 3. Freedom of the Press 4. Freedom of Assembly 5. Right to Petition the Government For a Redress of Grievances...