Unit 2 Chapter 1 Test. Bayou Bridges. 3rd

Front

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

Back

To decide the meaning of laws

Front

What principle of the U.S. Constitution is shown in the diagram? Options: federalism, civic virtues, checks and balances, separation of powers

Back

separation of powers

Front

Based on the diagram, which power does the national government have? Options: going to war, making voting rules, run elections, setting up public schools

Back

going to war

Front

Which document sets the form of government for the United States? Options: the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Declaration of Independence

Back

the Constitution

Front

Which statement best describes the purpose of voting in elections? Options: to decide which laws citizens can stop following, to decide who will represent citizens in government, to decide if companies should hire more employees, to decide whether someone can start a new business

Back

to decide who will represent citizens in government

Front

Which branch of government decides the meaning of laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

How many branches has separation of powers in the United States?

Back

Three branches of government

Front

What does the system of checks and balances prevent?

Back

Each branch from becoming too powerful

Front

Which branch of government decides the meaning of laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

There are ______ justices in the U.S. Supreme Court

Back

Nine