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Civics 05.4

Authored by Kenneth Hoffmann

Social Studies

7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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 QUESTION

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 QUESTION

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 QUESTION

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 QUESTION

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the role of the vice president in Congress?

The vice president casts tie-breaking votes in the Senate
The vice president assigns bills to committees in the House of Representatives.
The vice president casts tie-breaking votes in the House of Representatives.
The vice president assigns bills to committees in the Senate.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes a similarity in the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels?

Laws are signed by the executive.
Laws are approved by the courts.
Laws are approved by the citizens.
Laws are signed by the bill's author.

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