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WorksheetsGovernment Term Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The process by which the courts examine law for constitutionality.
Judicial Review
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
A system in which the powers of one branch of government are balanced by powers of another.
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
judicial review
limited government
An example of this principle would be voting.
federalism
checks and balances
judicial review
popular sovereignty
Division of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches is called what?
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
This principle states that the government does NOT have TOTAL AUTHORITY.
separation of powers
limited government
checks and balances
federalism
Sharing of powers between the state and national government.
popular sovereignty
federalism
limited government
separation of powers
If a law does not follow the rules laid out in the constitution, it is...
unconstituional
confusing
undecipherable
illegal
The process of making a formal written request by gathering signatures of support.
voting
debate
referendum
petition
A group of one's peers who listen to evidence in a courtroom to determine the innocence or guilt of another person.
forum
political party
jury
judicial review
Speaking freely, equal treatment, and pursuit of happiness are all examples of this.
truth
freedom
honesty
due process
A group of people who come together to investigate, debate, make recommendations, and present their findings about matter of concern.
jury
committee
majority
court
When a president disagrees with a law sent for approval, one of the actions that may be taken is ....
debate
veto
referral
public discussion
The most powerful court in the United States is...
District Court
Supreme Court
Congress
Circuit Court
Which branch has the power to sign a bill into a law.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch made the law regarding speed limits?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch has the power to override a veto?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch is the Supreme Court part of?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch is the president the leader of?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch do the senators and representatives make up?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
The power to MAKE rules in government is held by the...
Secretary of State
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
The power to CARRY out rules in government is held by the...
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Transportation
The power to SETTLE DISAGREEMENTS over the rules in our country is held by the...
Judicial Branch
Secretary of the Interior
Legislative Branch
Secretary of Defense
