Mastery Check Powers of Government and Individual´s Role

Drag the correct label to show the major powers of the branches of the U.S. government.

a

b

c

Enforces or carries out the laws.

Makes the laws and ordinances.

Interprets the meaning of laws.

Who would be responsible for the action shown in the headline?

• President

• U.S. Senate

• Governor

• Board of Supervisors

Who would be responsible for the headline that you see?

• State Executive

• Federal Legislative

• Federal Judicial

• State Legislative

If the President chooses to veto a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress, what power that Congress has can still ensure that the bill can become a law?

• Request that the U.S. Supreme Court declares the action unconstitutional.

• Override the veto by getting a 2/3 vote of both houses.

• Impeach the President for disagreeing with their actions.

• Appeal to the states to pass the law without federal approval.

Choose one of the following statements that addresses a power of the state executive branch.

• Virginia schools see $300 million in cuts.

• War declared after attacks in the Persian Gulf.

• State law allowing segregation of schools deemed unconstitutional.

• Pardons granted to protesters at the January 6th U.S. Capitol protest.

Why was the United States government divided into 3 branches?

• to make sure that citizens elect the best possible candidates

• to make sure that one branch does not gain too much power

• to let citizens participate in a direct election

• to allow the federal government to control the state government

Individuals may influence public policy in all of the following ways EXCEPT.

• Holding a violent protest in front of a government building.

• Writing a letter to a Congressman asking them to support a new law.

• Voting for officials who support an issue important to them.

• Joining an interest group who is involved in an issue that they support.

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

• To raise campaign funds for political parties.

• To influence public decision-making for the common good.

• to influence state legislators or members of congress on issues

• to advise political candidates on how to manager their election campaigns

What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?

• Contributing to a campaign

• Holding government accountable

• Lobbying for an interest group

• Voting

The headline shows a power held by what group within the government?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Local Governments