US Gov't Ch3

US Gov't Ch3

12th Grade

21 Qs

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US Gov't Ch3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?

changes to the original Constitution

descriptions of the structure of government

outline of the limits of government

statement of individual rights and freedoms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?

Congress passes laws by unanimous vote.

Congress vetoes a law passed by the president.

The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.

The president passes a law in Congress

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

the legislative branch

the judicial branch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of federalism on state governments?

State governments can rule on local issues.

The federal government has absolute control of state governments.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A written constitution is important because it

prevents citizens from breaking laws.

provides a rule book for government.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does representation in the U.S. Senate differ from representation in the House?

The House of Representatives includes two representatives from each state.

The number of representatives in the House is based on state population.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After achieving independence from Britain, U.S. leaders created an executive branch that

could function without limited power.

had limited power but could enforce laws.

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