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Worksheets2020 Marking Period Three LIFT - Accelerated
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Which principle was adopted by the US Constitution to ensure that not one branch of the government has more power than any other branch?
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
judicial review
republicanism
Which Fundamental Principle means that the government is not all powerful and may only do what the people give it the power to do?
Consent of the governed
Limited government
Rule of Law
Representative Government
Which Preamble goal is being met when the states became united under the Constitution?
form a more perfect union
establish justice
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
A primary election is an example of which function of a political party?
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorates
Creating the party's platform
How often do most political parties come together for a national convention?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Political parties will inform the public of their beliefs about issues. This is called the political party's _________.
Election
Campaign
Platform
Candidate
Select which roles the mass media has in elections
Writing editorials and creating political cartoons
Identifying candidates
Broadcasting different points of view
Emphasizing selected issues
Only giving facts
All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT
monitor officeholders
educate people about campaign issues
recruit candidates
monitor the polls on election day
help candidates win
What is the first step of how a bill becomes a law?
introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate
discussed by the conference committee
the floor debate
the bill is voted on
Who approves the bill and signes or vetos it?
US Senate
President
H.O.P
Vice President
Who can override a veto by the president?
judicial branch
legislative branch
executive branch
Who influences Congress in making laws?
executive branch
president
interest groups
no one
True or false:
Lobbyists are paid to try and convince congressman to vote for or against certain legislation
true
false
Where does the power of the office come from?
The Constitution
The People
The Constitution and the People
Executive branch
Which steps are correct for a bill to become a law?
The bill is introduced to HOP or Senate, sent to conference committee, goes to the floor debate, votes on bill, then go through the same process in both houses, committee, signed by president
floor debate, sent to conference committee, signed by president, introduced to HOP or Senate, votes on bill
Votes on bill, floor debate, signed by president, sent to conference committee
sent to conference committee, votes on bill, signed by president, approved by HOP or Senate
Why are bills made into laws? (best answer)
they are in response to problems or issues that they want to change
help the community
help the world
people demand a change, so they have no other choice
What solution did Alexander Hamilton propose to the problem he describes in this quote?
“If there is in each State a court of final jurisdiction, there may be as many different final determinations on the same point as there are courts. There are endless diversities in the opinions of men. We often see not only different courts but the judges of the same court differing from each other.”
—Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 22
There should be a national court system that is superior to the State courts and can provide a final ruling.
The State courts should meet regularly to discuss how to coordinate their rulings so they agree.
The State and federal courts should share concurrent jurisdiction over all cases to settle disputes.
The State courts should have no federal oversight so they can remain independent and represent their citizens.
Why did the Constitution provide for two separate court systems?
to keep the federal court system from being overwhelmed
to establish the federal court system as having more power than State courts
to maintain a balance of power between the Federal Government and the States
to strengthen the balance of power between the three branches of Federal Government
What is "due process of law?"
Government must not enact too many laws or regulations.
Office holders and officials must be bound by the laws.
The process of citizens following the law.
Government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules.
Choose the answer(s) that are true of Judicial Review.
Allows the US Supreme Court the authority to choose which cases they will hear.
Is the result of Marbury v Madison
The actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review.
Gives the US Supreme Court authority to rule actions unconstitutional.
In the case of Goldilocks and the three bears, would "unlawful" entry be an example of a criminal case or civil case?
Criminal
Civil
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
Plantiff
Defendant
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Plantiff
Defendant
Prosecutor
Definition: Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Democracy
Consent of the Governed
Definition: Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Democracy
Consent of the Governed
Allows changes to be made to the Constitution.
Amendment process
Due process
Voting rights
Checks and balances
Allows changes to be made to the Constitution.
Amendment process
Due process
Voting rights
Checks and balances
