U.S. Government- Checkpoint 03 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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U.S. Government- Checkpoint 03
U.S. Government- Checkpoint 03
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What are the two primary functions of the U.S. Supreme Court?
The U.S. Supreme Court primarily interprets the Constitution and reviews lower court
decisions to ensure they comply with constitutio...
U.S. Government- Checkpoint 03
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What are the two primary functions of the U.S. Supreme Court?
✔✔ The U.S. Supreme Court primarily interprets the Constitution and reviews lower court
decisions to ensure they comply with constitutional principles.
What is the role of the President in the process of appointing federal judges?
✔✔ The President nominates federal judges, and these nominations must be confirmed by the
Senate.
What is the difference between a "caucus" and a "primary" in the U.S. electoral process?
✔✔ A "caucus" is a meeting of party members to discuss and select candidates, while a
"primary" is a direct vote by party members to choose candidates.
What is the function of the U.S. Treasury Department?
✔✔ The U.S. Treasury Department manages national finances, including revenue collection,
currency production, and economic policy.
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, How is the Speaker of the House selected?
✔✔ The Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House of Representatives.
What is the role of the Federal Reserve in the U.S. economy?
✔✔ The Federal Reserve regulates the money supply, sets interest rates, and supervises banks to
maintain economic stability.
What does the term "bicameral" refer to in the context of the U.S. Congress?
✔✔ "Bicameral" refers to the structure of Congress, which is divided into two separate
chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are "executive orders" and who has the authority to issue them?
✔✔ Executive orders are directives issued by the President to manage the operations of the
federal government.
How does the U.S. Constitution ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful?
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