WorksheetsSS.7.C.3.8/SS.7.C.3.4
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 35mins
the right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret and apply the law
jurisdiction
how a bill becomes a law
judgment
court order
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
how a bill becomes a law
judicial review
act
Cabinet
having two chambers (e.g. the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives)
Cabinet
bicameral
committee selection
constituents
a proposal for a law
court order
bill
impeach
executive order
to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)
executive order
court order
judicial review
impeach
people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president
Cabinet
constituents
executive order
committee selection
an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law
court order
judgment
executive order
appointment
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?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
100
400
435
235
What are 3 qualifications in House?
30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state
25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state
20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US
25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US
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?
3/4's
2/3's
1/2
Necessary and proper clause gives ability to create these from expressed powers
presidential power
veto power
expressed power
implied powers
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?
commander-in-chief
negotiator-in-chief
chief legislator
chief regulator
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?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
Citizens are subject to both state and federal laws. This is a characteristic of which constitutional principle?
The Supremacy Clause states that
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are
Which of the following best explains the 10th amendment?
Why is a Federal system stronger than a Confederate system of government?
Powers held by both the state and national governments are called
Run public schools
To declare war is a
To regulate schools & education is a
To enforce laws is a
