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SS.7.C.3.8/SS.7.C.3.4

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret and apply the law

a)

jurisdiction

b)

how a bill becomes a law

c)

judgment

d)

court order

2.

the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution

a)

how a bill becomes a law

b)

judicial review

c)

act

d)

Cabinet

3.

having two chambers (e.g. the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives)

a)

Cabinet

b)

bicameral

c)

committee selection

d)

constituents

4.

a proposal for a law

a)

court order

b)

bill

c)

impeach

d)

executive order

5.

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

a)

executive order

b)

court order

c)

judicial review

d)

impeach

6.

people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president

a)

Cabinet

b)

constituents

c)

executive order

d)

committee selection

7.

an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

a)

court order

b)

judgment

c)

executive order

d)

appointment

8.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.


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

9.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

400

c)

435

d)

235

10.

What are 3 qualifications in House?

a)

30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state

b)

25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state

c)

20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US

d)

25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US

11.

If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?

a)

3/4's

b)

2/3's

c)

1/2

12.

Necessary and proper clause gives ability to create these from expressed powers

a)

presidential power

b)

veto power

c)

expressed power

d)

implied powers

13.
Which 2 entities enact foreign policy?
a)
The President and Congress
b)
The President and State Governments
c)
The President and the Supreme Court
d)
The President and UN
14.
What does the Constitution allow Congress to do in terms of the military?
a)
Quarter soldiers
b)
Declare War and support the military
c)
Act as Commander in Chief
d)
Sign treaties
15.

SS.7.C.3.3 Cognitive Complexity: M


The passage below is from a speech by

President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.

"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."

Source:

Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives

What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

a)

commander-in-chief

b)

negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief legislator

d)

chief regulator

16.

Complexity: H

SS.7.C.3.3

The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.

Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.

Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary


How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

a)

presidential impeachment

b)

presidential nomination

c)

presidential election

d)

presidential veto

17.
Which correctly lists the roles of the president?
a)
chief foreign policy maker, commander in chief, president pro tempore 
b)
party leader, speaker of the house, legislative leader
c)
chief of state, chief foreign policy maker, party leader
d)
head of the economy, head of state, head of the Supreme Court
18.
The leader of a state
a)
mayor
b)
governor
c)
president
d)
pastor
19.
The highest leader of a city
a)
Mayor
b)
Governor
c)
President
d)
Pastor
20.
The leader of the USA
a)
mayor
b)
governor
c)
president
d)
pastor
21.
Responsible for making decisions that affect our country
a)
Local Government
b)
State Government
c)
Federal Government
22.
Uses tax dollars to take care of state parks
a)
Local Government
b)
State Government
c)
Federal Government
23.
The legislative branch of local government;  Has many members who make laws
a)
senate
b)
county courts
c)
city council
d)
public works
24.
Takes care of the city by collecting trash, taking care of roads and sewers
a)
public library
b)
parks and recreation
c)
city council
d)
public works
25.
Help keep us safe in fires, crimes and emergencies
a)
planning department
b)
parks and recreation 
c)
police/fire department
d)
public library
26.
Which of these services is NOT provided by the local government?
a)
Health Care
b)
Public Transportation
c)
Waste Disposal
d)
Animal Control
27.
The money that people pay to the government.
a)
Goods 
b)
Taxes
c)
Services
d)
Profit
28.
The area where the local government collects the most revenue is...
a)
User fees and sales of goods
b)
Property Tax
c)
Rental equiptment
d)
From other levels of government
29.
the administration of a city or municipality be elected officials who make decisions and laws about local issues and services
a)
bylaws
b)
council
c)
local government
d)
urban
30.
SS.7.C.3.4
Citizens are subject to both state and federal laws.  This is a characteristic of which constitutional principle?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
31.
SS.7.C.3.4
The Supremacy Clause states that 
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
32.
SS.7.C.3.4
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are 
a)
implied powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
33.
SS.7.C.3.4
Which of the following best explains the 10th amendment?
a)
The people hold unwritten rights that are not spelled out in the Constitution.
b)
Powers not delegated to the federal government may be exercised by the States if not prohibited by the Constitution.
c)
The right to trial by jury
d)
Unlawful search and seizure.
34.
SS.7.C.3.4
Why is a Federal system stronger than a Confederate system of government?
a)
A Federal system has representatives to make decisions for the good of the state.
b)
A Federal system has a strong central government and weak state governments.
c)
A Confederate system has an inefficient state government.
d)
A Confederate system has an inefficient national government.
35.
SS.7.C.3.4
Powers held by both the state and national governments are called
a)
expressed powers
b)
implied powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
concurrent powers
36.
SS.7.C.3.4
Run public schools
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
37.
SS.7.C.3.4
To declare war is a
a)
delegated (federal only) power
b)
concurrent (shared) power
c)
reserved (state only) power
38.
SS.7.C.3.4
To regulate schools & education is a
a)
delegated (federal only) power
b)
concurrent (shared) power
c)
reserved (state only) power
39.
SS.7.C.3.4
To enforce laws is a
a)
delegated (federal only) power
b)
concurrent (shared) power
c)
reserved (state only) power
40.
The powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution such as printing money. 
a)
Enumerated Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Ex Post Facto