USII Civics/Econ Review

"We the people" is the beginning of what?

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

• The fourteenth amendment

• The Articles of Confederation

The Senate and House of Representatives are parts pf what branch?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

The legislative branch (congress) is

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

The division of power between state and federal governments is known as what?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

What type of resource is the Chesapeake Bay?

• Natural

• Human

• Capital

• Financial

Judicial Review determines if laws are constitutional. Who has this power?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

What is the first step in creating a law?

• The bill is introduced by a member of Congress

• The bill is debated

• The bill is voted on

• The president signs or vetoes the bill

Which of the following is a locally elected official?

• Sheriff

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Treasurer

• Clerk of Circuit Court

The fourteenth amendment protects citizens from what level of government

• Foreign

• Federal

• Local and state

What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold news conferences?

• Passing laws

• Enforcing laws

• Communicating with the public