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2.1 Review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Number the following courts from lowest to highest

a)
  1. 1. U.S. Court of Appeals

  2. 2. U.S Supreme Court

  3. 3. U.S. District Courts

b)
  1. 1. U.S. District Courts

  2. 2. U.S. Court of Appeals

  3. 3. U.S Supreme Court

c)
  1. 1. U.S Supreme Court

  2. 2. U.S. District Courts

  3. 3. U.S. Court of Appeals

2.

The significance of Marbury vs. Madison is that it established judicial review.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Who would have original jurisdiction over a dispute between states?

a)

District Court System

b)

Federal Court System

c)

Appellate Court System

4.

What is the responsibility of an appellate court?

a)

To review another court's decision.

b)

To interview jury members.

c)

To examine as many witnesses as possible.

d)

To decide the facts of a case.

5.

Who makes up the legislative branch?

a)

Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

President and the Vice President

c)

Judges and Justices of the Peace

6.

Describe the function of each branch of government.

a)

The legislative branch makes the law.
The executive branch enforces the law.
The judicial branch interprets the law.

b)

The legislative branch interprets the law.
The executive branch makes the law.
The judicial branch enforces the law.


c)

The legislative branch enforces the law.
The executive branch interprets the law.
The judicial branch makes the law.


7.

What principle of government is described in the following action:

The U.S. Supreme court declares a law unconstitutional

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Rule of Law

8.

Who is commander-in-chief of the military?

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

President pro Tempore

d)

Speaker of the House

9.

Which branch of government approves presidential appointments, acts as a court during impeachment trials, and treaties with foreign nations?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

10.

The idea that government powers should be split between three strongly independent branches to prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Natural Rights

11.
  1. What is the following describing:

  2. 1. Propose idea

  3. 2. Introduce bill

  4. 3. Committee for debate

  5. 4. Vote, then send to the other side

  6. 5. Vote to approve

  7. 6. send to President

a)

Steps in the federal law making process

b)

Steps in a presidential election

c)

Steps for re-electing members of Congress

12.

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

13.

What are some important tasks of administrative agencies?


a)

passing federal laws

b)

running the military

c)

making detailed regulations

d)

determining constitutional issues

14.

Which BEST complete the diagram above?

a)

Landmark Court Decisions

b)

Reasons for Colonial Independence

c)

Historical Influences of American law

d)

Functions of State and Federal Courts

15.

The President of the United States of America nominates a judge to serve on the U.S.

Supreme Court. However, the Senate must confirm the appointment.

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Separation of Powers

16.

A dispute between 2 parties would be which type of case?

a)

Civil

b)

Military

c)

Juvenile

d)

Constitutional

17.

A similarity between criminal law and military law is that they both may include cases of crimes and punishments.

a)

True

b)

False