Unit 2 Chapter 1 Test. Bayou Bridges. 3rd

Which phrase replaces the question mark beneath the judicial branch?

• decides the meaning of laws

• runs the federal government

• vetoes laws from the president

• keeps peace between the states

What principle of the U.S. Constitution is shown in the diagram?

• federalism

• civic virtues

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Which statement describes the next step in how a bill becomes a law?

• The bill is written

• The president signs the bill into law

• Both houses agree on changes in the final bill

• Legislators vote on the bill in the House of Representatives

Based on the diagram, which power does only the national government have?

• going to war

• borrowing money

• passing new laws

• making voting rules

Based on the diagram, which powers do only the states have? Select the two correct answers.

• collecting taxes

• running elections

• creating a military

• setting up public schools

• controlling trade between states

Use the excerpt from President Obama's farewell address to answer the question.

. . . I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved and they get engaged [interested], and they come together to demand it.

According to President Obama's speech, how do Americans make change?

• by becoming citizens

• by showing civic virtue

• by using checks and balances

• by using separation of powers

Use the excerpt from President Reagan's radio address to answer the question.

Every time we vote we're grabbing a hold of a lifeline that's 3,000 miles long and more than two centuries old and, with millions of others, helping to pull America forward into the future. Yes, every time we vote we're standing up, side by side, with the Founding Fathers, with the men of Valley Forge, with patriots and pioneers throughout our history, with all those who dedicated their lives to making this a nation of the people, by the people, and for the people.

What was President Reagan saying about voting?

• It was more important in the past than it is today.

• It only works if millions of Americans do it.

• It is part of a long American tradition.

• It is not very important.

Which of these activities is the best example of good citizenship?

• paying low prices for goods in a store

• serving on a jury

• saving money

• attending a jazz concert

Which document sets the form of government for the United States?

• the Constitution

• the Bill of Rights

• the Pledge of Allegiance

• the Declaration of Independence

Which statement best describes the purpose of voting in elections?

• to decide which laws citizens can stop following

• to decide who will represent citizens in government

• to decide if companies should hire more employees

• to decide whether someone can start a new company