FHS Unit 3 Practice Review

Which of the following is one way the federal government acts to fulfill "Establish Justice" in the quote above?

• By creating a space agency

• By limiting presidential terms

• By establishing a supreme court

• By granting the legislature veto power

Answer explanation

The federal government fulfills "Establish Justice" by establishing a supreme court, which interprets laws and ensures justice is upheld in the legal system, making it a key component of the judicial branch.

U.S. foreign policy decisions are most affected by the federal government’s responsibility for —

• health care

• national security

• treaty negotiations

• commerce regulations

Answer explanation

U.S. foreign policy is primarily driven by national security concerns, as the government prioritizes protecting the nation from threats and ensuring safety over other responsibilities like health care or commerce.

National, state, and local governments provide for the security of the people. This function is performed on the national level by —

• funding state jails

• maintaining a military

• establishing a U.S. Supreme Court

• overseeing a national police force

Answer explanation

The national government ensures security primarily by maintaining a military, which protects the country from external threats. Other options, like funding state jails or establishing courts, do not directly address national security.

One similarity for both the U.S. President and Governors leaders is the power to —

• Create Term Limits

• veto legislation

• remove Senators

• appoint ambassadors

Answer explanation

Both the U.S. President and Governors have the power to veto legislation, allowing them to reject bills passed by the legislature. This is a key similarity in their roles, unlike the other options listed.

The central government of the United States is called the?

• Federal Government

• Executive branch

• Constitution

• Congress

Answer explanation

The central government of the United States is referred to as the Federal Government, which encompasses all three branches: executive, legislative (Congress), and judicial. The other options represent parts or documents, not the government itself.

The Founding Fathers chose to establish a federal system in order to —

• create a government with divided power

• model the government after the one in Britain

• experiment with a new system of government

• concentrate government power at the national level

Answer explanation

The Founding Fathers established a federal system to create a government with divided power, ensuring that authority was shared between national and state governments, preventing any single entity from becoming too powerful.

Federalism is the idea that power is (a)  

• Held only by the Federal Government

• Shared between Three Branches of Go

• Shared between Federal and State Go

• Held only by the State Governments

Answer explanation

Federalism means that power is not concentrated in one level of government. Instead, it is shared between the Federal and State Governments, allowing both to have authority over certain areas.

Which of the following belongs in Section III?

• Collect taxes

• Raise an army

• Provide school textbooks

• Ensure home fire protection

Answer explanation

Collect taxes is a fundamental government function, fitting in Section III, which typically outlines powers related to fiscal responsibilities. The other options pertain to local services or military functions.

What level of Government has the power to Negotiate Treaties with Foreign Nations?

• Local Governments

• Federal Governments

• State Governments

• Shared between federal and local governments.

Answer explanation

The power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations is exclusively held by the Federal Government, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Local and State Governments do not have this authority.

Which of the following actions is a function of state governments, but not the federal government?

• Collecting income taxes

• Providing a postal system

• Selecting public school textbooks

• Constructing and maintaining roads

Answer explanation

Selecting public school textbooks is a function of state governments, as education is primarily managed at the state level. The federal government does not dictate textbook choices for public schools.