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Unit 3: Structure of Gov't

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which branch of government interprets/determines what a law means?

a)

executive

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

2.

Which is NOT a power of the president?

a)

power to tax and make laws

b)

commander and chief of the military

c)

power to veto bills

d)

power to pardon criminals

3.

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
4.

Who is the G.O.A.T?

The Rizzful one

Hint: He is also Him

Super Sigma

Super Riz

Genius

100 Aura

Clock it 👌

7 + 1 = 8 🍽️ 💅

a)

Mr. Lumbrazo

b)

Literally Anyone Else

5.
The President is the Commander and Chief, but, he is not allowed to
a)
Bring troops home from Iraq
b)
Declare War
c)
Assign a new general to be in charge of army
d)
Order troops to go to Iraq
6.
Which of the following are NOT part of the Executive Branch?
a)
Vice President
b)
Cabinet Members
c)
President
d)
US Senators
7.

What is the word for a Legislature consisting of 2 parts.

a)
legislature
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Bicameral
8.
A group of people who make laws
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
executive branch
c)

Legislative Branch

d)
Constituents
9.
Actions specifically listed in the constitution for Congress
a)
Legislative Powers
b)
Senatorial Powers
c)
Congressional Powers
d)
Enumerated Powers
10.
Who has the power to pardon prisoners?
a)
Congress
b)
Governor
c)
Judge
d)
President
11.

Judges on the supreme court are a part of which branch of government?

a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
12.

establish Justice,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

create a fair legal system,

b)

a better union of states than before

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

13.

insure domestic Tranquility,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

create a fair legal system,

b)

a better union of states than before

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

14.

provide for the common defense,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

a better union of states than before

b)

create a fair legal system,

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

15.

The preamble of a document serves as a/an:

(Which part of the constitution is the preamble?)

a)

introduction to a document

b)

summary of a document

c)

midpoint in a document

d)

conclusion of a document

16.

Which part of the Constitution establishes the 6 goals and purpose of the government?

a)

the Articles

b)

the Amendments

c)

the Preamble

17.

The branch of government that reviews and interprets laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

18.

This branch has the Supreme Court

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

19.

This branch has the President

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

20.

This Branch is also known as Congress

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

21.

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 435 representatives, based on population.

Starts things.

(Little Brother)

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

22.

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 100 representatives, 2 per state.

ALSO, THEY APPROVE THINGS.

(Big Brother)

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

23.

Division of Power between the 3 branches of government.

a)

Equal Powers

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Infinity Stones

d)

Bicameral Legislature

24.

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to LIMIT/STOP powers of the other two branches.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Natural Rights

25.

The structure and powers of each branch of government are outlined in the...

a)

Preamble

b)

Amendments

c)

Articles 1,2, and 3 of the Constitution

26.

Article 1 is the ________________ Branch

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Congress

27.

Article 2 is the _________________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Chief

28.

Article 3 is the _________________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Useless

29.

Which Branch of Government can Grant Pardon's?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

30.

Which list includes roles of the president?

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

31.

Richard Nixon was almost removed from office. But, He Quit before they could remove him. What is the Process of Removing a President called?

a)

presidential impeachment

b)

presidential nomination

c)

presidential election

d)

presidential veto

32.

The President is the leader of the military. Anything he says goes. The Military have to follow the President's orders. This power is known as ______________________________.

a)

chief legislator

b)

negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief regulator

d)

commander-in-chief

33.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

(hint: they speak for the house)

a)

Vice President

b)

President Pro Tempore

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Majority Whip

34.

When the Judicial Branch decides whether something is Constitutional or Unconstitutional. This is know as ________________________.

Its the only thing they do!

a)

Constitutional Review

b)

Constitutional Interpretation

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Judicial Interpretation

35.
SS.7.C.1.7
Who interprets the law?
a)

Congress

(legislative)

b)

President

(executive)

c)

Supreme Court

(judicial)

d)

The People

36.

SS.7.C.1.7

True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing (Picking) justices to the Supreme Court.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

SS.7.C.1.7

Dividing up the abilities or roles of the government is known as what?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Amendment Process

38.
SS.7.C.1.7
Who was the Enlightenment thinker to first suggest the separation of powers & checks and balances in government?  
a)
Voltaire
b)
John Locke
c)
Baron de Montesquieu
d)
Diderot
39.

Who can Veto Laws made by the legislative branch?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

40.

Who Makes Appointments(picks) to the Supreme Court and Cabinet?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

41.

Who APPROVES appointments of federal judges?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

42.

What are the Two Houses of Congress?

a)

House of Reps. and Senate

b)

Senate and Supreme Court

c)

President and Cabinet

d)

House of Reps and Cabinet

43.

In 1957, President Eisenhower sent the National Guard into Little Rock, Arkansas to prevent racial violence and create peace in our country. Which goal from the Preamble is associated with this action?

a)

To form a more perfect Union

b)

To insure domestic tranquility

c)

To secure the blessings of liberty

d)

To provide for the common defense

44.

Which list includes roles of the president? (executive branch)

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

45.

True or False:

One of the main jobs of The Senate is to Approve the actions of other branches.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which part of the constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

a)

Articles

b)

Preamble

c)

Amendments

d)

Bill of Rights

47.

Which branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Supreme Court

48.

Which branch includes isdivided into two houses: The House of Representatives and the Senate which together are called Congress?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Supreme Court

49.

Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Amendment Process

d)

Checks and Balances

50.

The ability of one branch of government to limit or STOP the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

a)

Executive Order

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Amendment Process

d)

Separation of Powers

51.

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress. Which constitutional principle is MOST directly demonstrated?

a)

Separation of powers

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Popular sovereignty

52.

A question describes a power that is specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution. What type of power is being described?

a)

Reserved power

b)

Enumerated power

c)

Implied right

d)

Judicial power

53.

Congress takes action after a president is accused of serious wrongdoing. Which constitutional process does this clue suggest?

a)

Ratification

b)

Judicial review

c)

Impeachment

d)

Naturalization

54.

The government takes action to restore peace and order after unrest occurs within the United States. Which goal of the Preamble does this BEST demonstrate?

a)

Ensure domestic tranquility

b)

Provide for the common defense

c)

Secure the blessings of liberty

d)

Form a more perfect union

55.

The federal government increases military protection against a threat from another country. Which goal of the Preamble does this BEST demonstrate?

a)

Establish justice

b)

Promote general welfare

c)

Provide for the common defense

d)

Ensure domestic tranquility