1. Suppose the congress passes controversial legislation that some people believe is unconstitutional. When, if ever, will...
Question:
1. Suppose the congress passes controversial legislation that some people believe is unconstitutional.
When, if ever, will the Supreme Court address the issue?
a. The Supreme Court will decide the issue when and if it accepts a case that involves a
challenge to the constitutionality of the legislation.
b. The Supreme Court reviews legislation passed by Congress before it takes effect.
c. The Supreme Court will only review the legislation if Congress requests a review.
d. Never.
2. The power of the courts to declare unconstitutional the actions of the other branches of government is
known as which of the following?
a. Loose construction
b. Judicial review
c. Strict construction
d. Civil liberties
3. A doctrine of constitutional interpretation holding that the document should be interpreted narrowly
is known as which of the following?
a. Strict construction
b. Loose construction
c. Civil liberties
d. Judicial review
4. Congress, the President, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Supreme Court are all
part of which of the following institution?
a. Politics
b. Political Science
c. Government
d. Public Policy
5. Generally, the fundamental purpose of a government is to provide for:
a. Collect and redistribute taxes
b. Make laws and policies
c. Provide for the general welfare of citizens
d. All of the above
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
ISBN: 978-0078136665
2nd edition
Authors: William Hopwood, george young, Jay Leiner