Semester Review

Which document limited the power of the King of England and established the rule of law?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Virginia Constitution

The electoral college is used to choose --.

• President and Vice-President

• Governor and Lieutenant Governor

• Members of the House and Senate

• Uncle Ruckus and Rollo

Which branch of the government regulates interstate and foreign commerce (business) and has the power to declare war?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Parliament

In what way was Texas changed because of European immigration?

• New towns were created

• Cultural conflicts

• People lost their farmland

• Different people working

Written rules that set up the structure of the government.

• Constitution

• Federal

• Bicameral

• Confederation

Having two houses in a legislative (law-making) body.

• Constitution

• Federal

• Bicameral

• Confederation

“Rock Paper Scissors” =
Ensures that no branch gets too powerful.

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Why would the Founders have structured the government to force the individual branches to work together?

• So no branch abuses its power

• So the Americans could use their votes for Congressmen to influence the other branches

• So the leadership of each branch would never meet and work together.

• To avoid going back to a dictatorship.

What is the primary purpose of a semester review in Social Studies?

• To assess students' understanding of key concepts

• To introduce new topics for the next semester

• To replace final exams

• To evaluate teachers' performance

Which of the following is a key component of a semester review in Social Studies?

• Reviewing historical events

• Learning a new language

• Studying mathematical equations

• Practicing sports