4th grade Unit 2 S.S. pretest

4th grade Unit 2 S.S. pretest

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Emily Hileman

Social Studies

4th Grade

Hard

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to
make sure the President has the most power.
to write checks and keep people from fighting.
to balance the power of the three branches of government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Congress was separated into the House of Representatives and the Senate as a result of 
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Declaration of Independence
The First Ten Rules
The Bill of Rights
The Treaty of Paris

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the second government system of the United States called?
The Declaration of Independence 
The Articles of Confederation 
The U.S. Constitution 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government writes, debates, and passes bills?
Judicial 
Legislative
Executive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who can declare war?
The President (Executive Branch)
The General
Congress (Legislative Branch)

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch includes a system of courts?
Executive
Judicial 
Legislative

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch enforces (carries out) laws, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses judges for the Supreme Court?
Judicial
Legislative 
Executive