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Unit 6 - Legislative Branch

Authored by Glorianne Cuevas

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Unit 6 - Legislative Branch
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. The statement below is from a jury's decision in a court case.

We, the jury, rule in favor of Mrs. Madison, and order

Mr. Washington to pay the sum of twenty thousand

dollars, plus attorney fees and court costs....

What type of case has the jury made a decision in?

civil

military

criminal

constitutional

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. The statement below was written by John Adams in 1776.

"A representation of the people in one assembly being obtained, a

question arises, whether all the powers of government, legislative,

executive, and judicial, shall be left in this body? I think a people

cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one

assembly.".

Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?

rule of law

individual rights

separation of powers

checks and balances

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This table shows some characteristics of types of laws.

Which is a similarity between these types of laws?

both may include trials by jury

both types of laws deal with all citizens

both may include cases of crimes and punishments

both types are divided into felonies and misdemeanors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. Which laws are passed by the Florida legislature?

acts

statutes

charters

ordinances

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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5. Use this diagram to answer the question.

Which term best describes the structure of Congress?

lobby

bicameral

committee

unicameral

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This diagram illustrates the federal lawmaking process.

Which of the following completes the diagram?

The bill is proposed by two-thirds of Congress.

The bill goes to a committee where it is debated.

The bill is presented to the Supreme Court for a constitutional hearing.

The bill is voted on by the public to decide if it should be signed into law.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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7. The diagram below displays details about the Legislative Branch.

Which of the following completes the diagram above?

Senate

Congress

Florida legislature

House of Representatives

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