Topic 6 Test Review: Three Branches of Government

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After the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. adopted a system of government called Federalism. Which statement BEST describes this system? Options: National government has most of the power and decides when to share powers with State governments., Powers are distributed between the National and State levels of government and some powers are shared., Powers are shared between the Three Branches of government using Checks and Balances., States still maintain most of the powers but allows the National government to make laws.

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Powers are distributed between the National and State levels of government and some powers are shared.

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Under the Federal system of government in the United States, which term BEST describes the distributed and shared powers within the levels of government?

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CONCURRENT = Shared powers of National & States.

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Analyze the chart displaying some of the powers of each of the Three Branches of Government. Which of the following correctly identifies which branch is which? Column A - Judicial Branch, Column B - Executive Branch, Column C - Legislative Branch; Column A - Legislative Branch, Column B - Judicial Branch, Column C - Executive Branch; Column A - Judicial Branch, Column B - Legislative Branch, Column C - Executive Branch; Column A - Executive Branch, Column B - Judicial Branch, Column C - Legislative Branch?

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Column A - Executive Branch, Column B - Judicial Branch, Column C - Legislative Branch.

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Which statement below matches "the message" of this political cartoon? Options: The President is abusing the powers of the Executive Branch with an unconstitutional Executive Order. The President is using his powers correctly by appointing a new cabinet member. Congress (Legislative Branch) is abusing its powers by signing an unconstitutional law. The Supreme Court is abusing its powers of Judicial Review.

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The President is abusing the powers of the Executive Branch with an unconstitutional Executive Order.

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"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..." This quote comes from which section of the Constitution and which branch is being identified?

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Article I - Identifies the House of Representatives which is part of the Legislative Branch.

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What "hat" was the President wearing when making this declaration?

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Commander-in-Chief

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Which statement BEST explains the Vice President's role in Congress? Options: The Vice President assigns bills to committees in the House of Representatives., The Vice President assigns bills to committees in the Senate., The Vice President casts the tie-breaking vote in the House of Representatives., The Vice President casts the tie-breaking vote in the Senate.

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The Vice President casts the tie-breaking vote in the Senate.

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LAWMAKING PROCESS 1. A bill is first introduced in the Senate 2. The bill is sent to a Standing Committee to review and perfect 3. The proposed bill is debated by the Senate and voted on. 4. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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The bill will now be sent to the House of Representatives for review.

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Five justices on the U.S. Supreme Court agree that a State law does not violate the U.S. Constitution. What happens next?

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The law stands, and the State can continue to enforce it.

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Which of the following is the correct description of Congress also known as the Legislative Branch of our government? A bicameral (2-part) Legislative Branch 100 Senators 435 Representatives in the House of Reps.

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A bicameral (2-part) Legislative Branch with 100 Senators and 435 Representatives in the House of Reps.