8th Grade Social Studies FINAL 1st Semester

Which of the following is not a delegated power of the federal government?

• Declare war.

• Coin money.

• Regulate trade.

• Make marriage laws.

What is the name of powers shared by both the federal government and the states?

• Concurrent

• Shared

• Reserved

• Delegated

Who can charter banks?

• Cities

• Counties

• The federal government and the states

• States

How many members does the U.S. House of Representatives have?

• 100

• 450

• 435

• 50

Who maintains schools?

• Federal government

• Cities

• States

• Counties

True or false?: The Speaker of the House is selected by the minority members.

• True

• False

Who is the leader of the U.S. Senate?

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice-President

• The Majority Speaker

How many terms can the President serve?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

How many judges are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 5

• 11

• 9

• 7

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

• To interpret laws to see if they follow the Constitution.

• To follow the President's commands.

• To govern the states

• To pass laws