Exam B (MHA 708) questions with correct answers
3 branches of government Correct Answer-Legislative, Executive,
Judicial
Branch of government that holds the senate and the house of
representatives Correct Answer-Legislative
# of senators per state Correct Answer-2
# of districts in the house of representatives Correct Answer-435
Legislative branch has the powers to Correct Answer-1. Power to use
any reasonable means not directly prohibited by the Constitution to carry
out the will of the people (Tenth Amendment not withstanding)
2. Power to tax and spend
_______ must initiate all revenue bills - Origination Clause Correct
Answer-House of representatives
Branch of government that has the president and cabinet members
Correct Answer-executive branch
Branch that can craft legislation (but cannot introduce the bill) Correct
Answer-Executive branch
,Branch of government with the supreme court Correct Answer-judicial
branch
Judicial branch is made up of the: Correct Answer-US court system
(District, Appellate and Supreme Courts)
Which branch of government has statutory authority? Correct Answer-
Judicial
Capacity to enforce legislation on behalf of the government as granted
by the Constitution Correct Answer-Statutory authority
Branch with the power to declare that federal and state laws are
unconstitutional (But, only if asked) Correct Answer-Judicial
How long are federal judges appointed for? Correct Answer-For life
Branch that can introduce the bill Correct Answer-legislative branch
Branch that can create policy by establishing rules and regulations used
to implement statutes and laws Correct Answer-executive branch
Policymaking process steps: Correct Answer-1. policy formation
2. policy implementation
, 3. policy modification
At which stage of the policymaking process do rule making and
operation take place? Correct Answer-Implementation Stage
At which stage of the policymaking process do agenda setting and
legislative development take place? Correct Answer-Formulation stage
At which stage of the policymaking process do feedback and analysis
take place? Correct Answer-Modification Stage
Bill must be introduced in ___________ and _________ before it can be
passed by Congress. Correct Answer-each chamber, then reconciled by
special joint committee
These two people decide whether to allow a bill to be introduced OR
NOT Correct Answer-Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader
Action undertaken by Congress (or a committee) to postpone
consideration of legislation Correct Answer-tabling legislation
Change or addition to current law or piece of legislation - can be totally
unrelated to purpose of the bill (pork!) Correct Answer-amendment
__________ can veto the bill (if no veto, automatically becomes law)
Correct Answer-President
3 branches of government Correct Answer-Legislative, Executive,
Judicial
Branch of government that holds the senate and the house of
representatives Correct Answer-Legislative
# of senators per state Correct Answer-2
# of districts in the house of representatives Correct Answer-435
Legislative branch has the powers to Correct Answer-1. Power to use
any reasonable means not directly prohibited by the Constitution to carry
out the will of the people (Tenth Amendment not withstanding)
2. Power to tax and spend
_______ must initiate all revenue bills - Origination Clause Correct
Answer-House of representatives
Branch of government that has the president and cabinet members
Correct Answer-executive branch
Branch that can craft legislation (but cannot introduce the bill) Correct
Answer-Executive branch
,Branch of government with the supreme court Correct Answer-judicial
branch
Judicial branch is made up of the: Correct Answer-US court system
(District, Appellate and Supreme Courts)
Which branch of government has statutory authority? Correct Answer-
Judicial
Capacity to enforce legislation on behalf of the government as granted
by the Constitution Correct Answer-Statutory authority
Branch with the power to declare that federal and state laws are
unconstitutional (But, only if asked) Correct Answer-Judicial
How long are federal judges appointed for? Correct Answer-For life
Branch that can introduce the bill Correct Answer-legislative branch
Branch that can create policy by establishing rules and regulations used
to implement statutes and laws Correct Answer-executive branch
Policymaking process steps: Correct Answer-1. policy formation
2. policy implementation
, 3. policy modification
At which stage of the policymaking process do rule making and
operation take place? Correct Answer-Implementation Stage
At which stage of the policymaking process do agenda setting and
legislative development take place? Correct Answer-Formulation stage
At which stage of the policymaking process do feedback and analysis
take place? Correct Answer-Modification Stage
Bill must be introduced in ___________ and _________ before it can be
passed by Congress. Correct Answer-each chamber, then reconciled by
special joint committee
These two people decide whether to allow a bill to be introduced OR
NOT Correct Answer-Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader
Action undertaken by Congress (or a committee) to postpone
consideration of legislation Correct Answer-tabling legislation
Change or addition to current law or piece of legislation - can be totally
unrelated to purpose of the bill (pork!) Correct Answer-amendment
__________ can veto the bill (if no veto, automatically becomes law)
Correct Answer-President
