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?

C to seek international support for the defense of South Korea

A to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations

B to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations

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.

SS.7.CG.3.13 11. Which statement describes a difference between the duties of state and federal governments?

B The federal government mints coins.

A The federal government builds roads.

C State governments establish courts.

D State governments levy taxes.

C He ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy.

A He approved the colonists’ decision to use a trade boycott.

B He supported the election of colonial representatives to Parliament.

D He repealed the law declaring Parliament could pass laws for the colonies.

C Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers

A Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers

B Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses

D Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms

B They both include the separation of powers.

A They both include the sharing of powers.

C They both are examples of government processes.

D They both are examples of government regulations.

SS.7.CG.4.2 16. Which action did the U.S. government take to help make the world a safer place to live?

C It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945.

A It helped found the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994.

B It withdrew from the International Red Cross in 1863.

D It withdrew from the European Union in 1993.

SS.7.CG.1.3 18. What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?

B It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.

A It was a published document outlining personal rights in Great Britain.

C It was a popular almanac instructing colonial farmers.

D It was a written framework of colonial government.

A Which state is the candidate a resident of?

B Does the candidate have a college degree?

C Does the candidate have a political background?

D Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?

C Role of Taxation in Providing Services

A Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws

B Role of Voting in Controlling Government

D Importance of Education in Society

D The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do.

A Local governments collect more taxes than the federal government does.

B Local governments serve fewer people than the federal government does.

C The federal government has many more full-time employees than local governments do.

A The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

B The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

C The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

D The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

D English policies were unable to peacefully resolve the growing political tensions in the colonies.

A English policies attempted to provoke the colonists into a war against the king.

B English policies compelled the colonists to acknowledge the sovereignty of the king.

C English policies were unable to address the economic downturn experienced by the colonies.

SS.7.CG.2.3 24. Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?

D A person is put on trial and found guilty of a crime for which he or she has already been tried.

A A person is put on trial without a lawyer and found guilty.

B A person is found guilty after a trial and convicted of multiple crimes.

C A person is found guilty after a trial and receives an unreasonable sentence.

SS.7.CG.3.2 25. How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?

B States hold some government powers in a federal system.

A The central government passes laws in a federal system.

C The central government collects taxes in a federal system.

D Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.

SS.7.CG.2.1 27. Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?

C to encourage a more informed citizenry

B to create a healthier society

D to encourage a more privileged citizenry

A Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.

B Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies.

C Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending legislation.

D Participation increases money spent on advertising during election campaigns.

D by balancing the powers of individuals and government

A by protecting individuals from strong leaders

B by sheltering government from social influences

C by joining the powers of individuals and government

SS.7.CG.4.1 31. Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

D The State Department issues a U.S. presidential permit for a bridge to be built from Michigan to Canada.

A Congress passes a bill establishing Italian heritage month.

B Congress approves funds to modernize housing on a military base in Florida.

C The State Department honors a former U.S. ambassador to India with a Distinguished Service Award.

SS.7.CG.1.3 33. Which document was an agreement by early American settlers that provided for self-government?

C The Articles of Confederation

D The Declaration of Independence

B No one is without legal representation.

C Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.

D Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.

B Students collect signatures on a petition.

A Students call on athletes to boycott practices.

C Students organize a boycott of classes.

D Students disrupt a public meeting.

SS.7.CG.3.10 36. Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?

B Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public.

A Only civil cases can be appealed to the highest court.

C Civil cases involve offenses punishable by jail time.

D Only criminal cases are ruled on by a jury.

C Colonists were unable to participate in their government.

A Colonists were unable to pay their taxes.

B Colonists were unable to petition the king.

D Colonists were unable to play a part in community service.

SS.7.CG.3.6 38. How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?

B An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution.

A A petition was addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

C The U.S. President issued an executive order.

D The U.S. Congress passed a law.

B to get people to act a certain way

A to get people to buy a certain product

C to get people to be sympathetic

A No person shall be compelled to testify against himself or herself.

B The accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him or her.

C No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy.

D The accused shall have the compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or her favor.

SS.7.CG.3.3 43. Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to approve judges to the federal courts?

A to ensure that the branches work together

B to expand the power of the executive branch

C to increase the power of the legislative branch

D to ensure that the branches seek voter support

B Many have been strong allies of the United States.

A Many have economies that are dependent on the United States.

C Most have been strong supporters of communists.

D Most have parliamentary governments

SS.7.CG.1.10 45. During the ratification process, which complaint did the Anti-Federalists have with the U.S. Constitution?

A It failed to protect individual rights.

B It failed to recognize regional differences.

C It failed to provide for fair local representation.

D It failed to create a strong central government.

SS.7.CG.4.1 46. Why is it important to understand that U.S. domestic and foreign policies can be closely linked?

B Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions.

A Many U.S. government regulations influence both national and international businesses.

C Many U.S. government laws involve both national and international procedures.

D Many U.S. government actions involve both national and international citizens.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

SS.7.CG.3.6

A Chinese immigrants

B Mexican immigrants

C Asian-American men

D African-American men

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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.

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SS.7.CG.3.7

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

SS.7.CG.3.11

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

SS.7.CG.1.7

SS.7.CG.3.6

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

SS.7.CG.3.9

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?

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

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