U2 Gov - Social Studies Quiz

Based on Source and your knowledge of Social Studies, which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

What two groups make up Congress? Select two

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Presidential cabinet

• Chamber

Based on source 2, which branch of government can declare war?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Local

Using the diagram from source 3, select a power that the National government has.

• Run elections

• go to war

• Set up local government

• set up public schools

Once both houses agree on a bill, it is sent to the ____________________ who can sign the bill and make it a ___________________ or veto it.

(a)  

Which of the following shows civic virtue (good citizenship)? Select two.

• voting

• throwing trash on the ground

• running for mayor of your town

• going to a play in town

• saving your money

Which statements best describe the relative location of the United States? Select the two correct answers.

• It is south of the equator.

• It is east of the prime meridian.

• It is in the Western Hemisphere.

• It is part of the continents of Europe and Asia.

• It is between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

which of the following industries is important in both regions?

• tourism

• oil industry

• agriculture

• manufacturing

why are the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes important to the United States?

• They provide most of the fish for the country.

• They are popular tourist destinations.

• They allow goods to be transported and traded around the world.

• They supply most of the nation’s water.

Where is this man-made landmark (gateway arch) located?

• Southeast region

• Mid-Atlantic region

• New England region

• Midwest region