Civics 05.4 7th Grade Quiz

Civics 05.4

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Kenneth Hoffmann

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Social Studies

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7th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which feature can be present in the lawmaking processes at the local, state, and federal levels of government?

use of the committee system

approval by the courts

use of the popular vote

approval by the president

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"The president has just vetoed a controversial budget bill passed by Congress last week." Which role of the president is represented in this scenario?

head of the executive branch

head of state

chief diplomat

commander-in-chief

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which action is the first step a U.S. Senator must take in order to get a new law passed?

introduce a bill by giving it to a clerk

add the bill to the calendar

assign the bill to a committee

schedule a hearing on the bill

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who can create and introduce a bill into the Florida House or Senate?

any state legislator

the state supreme court

any state resident

the state governor

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The president makes a television appearance and announces that the government needs more money to pay for government services and domestic policies. The president then drafts an executive order for a new payroll tax. However, the Supreme Court rules the order to be unconstitutional. Why?

The power to tax belongs to the legislative branch.

Domestic policies are made by the Senate.

Executive orders are approved by the judicial branch.

The power to increases government services belongs to the Congress