SS.7.CG.3.7

• A The bill is sent to committee for study.
• B The bill is sent to the governor for support.
• C The bill is published in newspapers for comment.
• D The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality.

SS.7.CG.2.7 Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States?

• a resident for at least 20 years
• previous government service
• a member of a political party
• at least 35 years of age

SS.7.CG.3.11

• A It provides defendants a jury of their peers.
• B It allows lawyers to call witnesses for defendants.
• C It allows defendants to set aside fines they cannot pay.
• D It provides defendants legal representation if they cannot afford it.

SS.7.CG.1.9 4. Which statement describes separation of powers?

• A Civil servants are not subject to political pressure.
• B Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight.
• C Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military.
• D Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

SS.7.CG.1.7

• A a lack of checks on legislative powers
• B a lack of powers given to state legislatures
• C the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts
• D the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts

SS.7.CG.3.6

• A Chinese immigrants
• B Mexican immigrants
• C Asian-American men
• D African-American men

SS.7.CG.1.9 7. Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?

• A The government receives revenue from the people.
• B The government receives authority from the people.
• C No branch of government can become too powerful.
• D No branch of government can apply concurrent powers.

SS.7.CG.3.9

• A 1
• B 2
• C 3
• D 4

SS.7.CG.4.3 9. What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?

• A to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations
• B to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations
• C to seek international support for the defense of South Korea
• D to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea

SS.7.CG.3.8 10. What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

• A It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.
• B It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.
• C It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.
• D It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.