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WorksheetsP10 Three Branches S.S.7.C.3.3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
According to the illustration, in what way is the Constitution more flexible than the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The main idea of the chart describes how the national convention is not flexible.
b)
The main idea of the chart describes how the Articles of Confederation helps us adapt to the times.
c)
The main idea of the chart describes how the U.S. Constitution has the ability to change and adapt.
d)
The main idea of the chart describes how the U.S. Constitution can not adapt with the times
2.
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
a)
Senate and President
b)
Supreme Court and President
c)
House of Representatives and Senate
d)
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
3.
This statement is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.
This statement illustrates which congressional action?
This statement illustrates which congressional action?
a)
presidential impeachment
b)
presidential nomination
c)
presidential election
d)
presidential veto
4.
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
a)
bureaucracy
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
legislative
5.
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
a)
overriding vetoes
b)
appointing judges
c)
declaring laws unconstitutional
d)
refusing to confirm appointments
6.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does the author describe?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Judicial Review
7.
The diagram shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida State law.
What is the next step in the state lawmaking process?
What is the next step in the state lawmaking process?
a)
the governor signs the bill into law
b)
the bill goes to the Senate for action
c)
the people vote on the bill in an election
d)
the bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
8.
Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?
a)
The presidents' views are not reflected in public policy
b)
The presidents' views are reflected in public policy
c)
Congress represents the will of the people
d)
Congress represents the will of the states
9.
Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
a)
Administrators may limit the content of students publications
b)
Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection
c)
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school
d)
Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney
10.
The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court System.
Which court completes the diagram?
Which court completes the diagram?
a)
Court of Veterans Appeals
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Military Courts
d)
Claims Courts
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