SS.7.C.3.5  – Low Complexity 1.  Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments? 

• bureaucracy
• executive
• judicial
• legislative

1.  The timeline below provides details about a constitutional amendment. 1917:  Amendment prohibiting alcohol manufacture, sale or transportation voted on by Congress. 1919:  18th Amendment prohibiting alcohol manufacture, sale or transportation is ratified by the states. 1933:  21st Amendment reversing the 18th Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution.                 According to the timeline, what happened between 1919 and 1933?

• The 21^st Amendment was approved by state ratifying conventions.
• The 21^st Amendment was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• The 21^st Amendment was vetoed by the president.
• The 21^st Amendment was vetoed by Congress.

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5 The passage below was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope.   I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation.               Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?

• The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
• The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
• The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.  
• The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.

The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In the United States of America women [are] unrepresented in this government—our rights and interests wholly overlooked.                    
Source:  Public Domain   Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5

• amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage 
• amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
• Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
   How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• Leaders are named in the constitution.
• Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
• Leaders are born into ruling families.
• Leaders are given power by kings.

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common? 

• rule by the people
• rule by a single political party
• a small group of leaders 
•   a single leader

 Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
The scenario below describes a government decision.   ---------------------------   A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.   ---------------------------   Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

• dictatorship
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.11
   What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court? 

• Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus.
• Both courts may issue writs of mandamus.
• Neither court hears equal protection cases. 
• Neither court hears death penalty cases. 

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.11
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.   --------------------------- Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house.  Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car.  ---------------------------   Which court heard the case?    

• Circuit Court of Appeals
• Florida Supreme Court
• appellate court
• county court

Benchmark SS.7.C.3.14
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses? 

• county
• federal
• municipal
• state