30 POINTS AND BRAINLIEST PLS HELLP
Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.02 MC)

The president submits a budget proposal to Congress; however, Congress refuses to pass the proposal because it contains language that promotes funding for controversial spending on the president's political agenda.

Which of the following best describes the action demonstrated in the scenario above?

Filibuster
Executive order
Congressional oversight
Agency budget proposals
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.06 MC)

How could a president use his constitutional authority to maintain federal agencies' budgetary accountability?

Privatize selected federal agencies in order to reduce federal spending
Require every federal agency to justify its goals annually
Revert budgetary decisions back to the White House
Require oversight hearings in which every agency must defend its budget
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.03 MC)

Which of the following statements exemplifies a president using communication technology to enhance the bully pulpit as a tool for agenda setting?

George W. Bush took pictures with firefighters following 9/11 in order to show his support of first responders.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt began a series of "fireside chats" to explain and build support for his policies and to put the people at ease during the Great Depression.
After receiving criticism for an executive order imposing a travel ban on immigrants, President Trump refused to discuss his decision with detractors.
President Nixon created an "enemies list," which included media and Hollywood personalities that disagreed with his policies and personal opinions.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.05 MC)

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of how the government branches can challenge controversial court decisions?

Executive Legislative
(A) Refuse to implement the court's decision Enact legislation to circumvent the court's decision
(B) Attach a signing statement to the court's decision Veto the court's decision
(C) Impeach justices who supported the court's decision Try the impeached justices
(D) Veto the court decision Override the court's decision by a two-thirds majority
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.06 MC)

Which approach could the National Security Agency use to most directly influence policy about legislation that is due to expire?

Testify before Congress
Issue fines for policy violations
Write and enact new regulations
Request to meet with the president
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.02 MC)

Who benefits most directly from state legislatures redrawing congressional district lines?

Members of the Congress who can have a similar ideology as the new voting bloc
The president who has a differing ideology than the majority of Congress
The voters in each state who are members of the same racial minority group
U. S. Supreme Court justices who decide on validity of legislation
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.05 MC)

Which of the following can the judiciary do to limit the power of Congress?

Formally ask the president to veto acts of Congress
Declare an act of Congress to be unconstitutional
Issue an advisory opinion discussing how Congress abuses its power
Appeal to the public about how the Congress is acting in an improper way
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(03.05, 03.07 MC)

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the judicial oversight of the Supreme Court by the legislative branch and the judicial oversight of the Supreme Court by the executive branch?

Legislative Branch Executive Branch
(A) Reducing sentences for federal crimes Nominating justices to the Court
(B) Offering a blanket pardon to a group of people Granting reprieves for federal crimes
(C) Confirming nominees to the Court Structuring the federal court system
(D) Amending legislation to modify Court decisions Ignoring or refusing to enforce Court decisions
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)