Mission Possible Review 4

SS.7.CG.3.1:Analyze the advantages of the United States' constitutional republic over other forms of government in safeguarding liberty, freedom and a representative government. Which answer best describes a government that: uses violence to maintain power, fiercely suppresses opposition, harbors hostility to religion and human rights?

• capitalism

• autocracy

• socialism

• federalism

SS.7.CG.3.3: Explain the advantages of a federal system of government over other systems in balancing local sovereignty with national unity and protecting against authoritarianism. A new country has been established after the government was overthrown by its citizens. According to the new constitution, this country is divided into several different regions; however, the central government is in total control. The regions do not have any powers unless the central government delegates those powers. What type of government does this new country have?

• confederal

• dictatorship

• federal

• unitary

SS.7.CG.3.3: Describe the structure and function of the three branches of government established in the U.S. Constitution. A new judge has been appointed to a position in the federal court system. Which statement accurately identifies the role of different branches of government in this process?

• The judge was nominated by the executive branch and approved by the legislative branch

• The judge was nominated by the legislative branch and approved by the executive branch

• The judge was nominated by the judicial branch and approved by the legislative branch

• The judge was nominated by the executive branch and approved by the judicial branch.

SS.7.CG.3.4: Explain the relationship between state and national governments as written in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution and the 10th Amendment. Which statement best describes a federalist system?

• Decisions are made by elected representatives

• Economic assets are privately controlled and run for profit

• Many public services are operated by the community as a whole

• Power is divided between state and national governments.

SS.7.CG.3.5: Explain the amendment process outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following describes the formal process for amending the U.S. Constitution as outlined in Article V of the Constitution?

• The proposed amendment must be approved by a simple majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then ratified by two-thirds of state legislatures

• The proposed amendment must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures

• The proposed amendment must be approved by a unanimous vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then ratified by the President

• The proposed amendment must be approved by three-fourths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then ratified by the President's executive order.

SS.7.CG.3.7: Explain the structure, functions and processes of the legislative branch of government.. Which of the following would be considered a process of the legislative branch?

• judicial review

• appointment confirmation

• executive order

• interpreting law

SS.7.CG.3.8 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the executive branch of government. The list below describes ways states limited African Americans' voting rights: The grandfather clause was enacted in 1898 by seven southern states to deny suffrage to African Americans during Reconstruction. Some states passed laws, such as requiring voters to pass literacy tests, to keep African Americans from the polls. Some states required African Americans to pay poll taxes to vote. Which amendment helped to resolve the issues described in the list?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

SS.7.CG.3.9 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the judicial branch of government. Which statement accurately compares the processes of trial and appellate courts?

• an appellate court hears many cases; a trial court hears few cases

• a trial court often has a jury present; an appellate court has no jury

• appellate courts allow witness testimony and presentation of evidence; trial courts do not

• trial courts hear cases within a large geographic area; appellate courts hear cases within a smaller geographic area

SS.7.CG.3.12: Compare the U.S. and Florida constitutions. The chart below outlines amendment processes. Which action completes this chart?

• Governor signs

• People vote to ratify

• Florida House signs

• State courts ratify

SS.7.CG.13: Explain government obligations to its citizens and the services provided at the local, state and national levels. Which level of government has the power to oversee the education of citizens?

• City

• County

• Federal

• State