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Unit 2 Chapter 1social studies

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

define amend

a)
To create a new document.
b)
To delete existing content.
c)

To make changes or add to something already established

d)
To summarize information.
2.

define legislative

a)
Concerned with judicial processes.
b)
Relating to the making of laws.
c)
Related to the enforcement of laws.
d)
Involving the execution of government policies.
3.

define executive

a)
A role focused solely on administrative tasks.
b)

having the power to carry out laws

c)
An entry-level position in a company.
d)
A person who manages a small team of employees.
4.

define judicial

a)

have the power to decide questions (interpret) the law

b)

have the power to create laws

c)

have the power to carry out the laws

d)
Related to the study of plants and animals.
5.

define propose

a)
To put forward an idea or suggestion.
b)
To summarize a previous discussion.
c)
To reject an idea outright.
d)
To suggest a plan without details.
6.

define constituent

a)

A person who does not vote

b)

A person who does not live in an area

c)

A person who is a part of the government system.

d)

A person who lives/votes in an area

7.

define beacon

a)

something that guides or provides hope

b)
A geographical location for events.
c)
A method of communication between devices.
d)
A type of computer software.
8.

define ciziten

a)

someone NOT born in a country and is protected under the law of the country

b)

someone born in a country and is protected under the law of the country

c)

someone who wants to go to a country and is protected under the law of the country

d)

someone who visits a country on vacation and is protected under the law of the country

9.

define naturalization

a)
Naturalization is the process of applying for a visa.
b)
Naturalization refers to the act of renouncing citizenship.
c)
Naturalization is a method of obtaining a passport.
d)
Naturalization is the process of becoming a citizen of a country.
10.

define allegiance

a)
Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or government.
b)
A form of financial investment
c)
A type of government system
d)
A method of communication
11.

what did the fathers amend?

a)

song

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

dress

d)

The Constitution of the United States

12.

match

a)

legislative

1.

makes the laws

b)

judicial

2.

intreprets the laws

c)

executive

3.

carry out the laws

13.

match

a)

1.

executive

b)

2.

judicial

c)

3.

legislative

14.

constituent of Livingston parish

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

15.

The ___ is a beacon for immigrants who enter the US

a)

b)

c)

d)

16.

Lana is a ciziten of the country of _____

a)

Africa

b)

Russia

c)

United States

d)

china

17.

Lana has an allegiance to the softball team of ____

a)

bayou blazers

b)

lady fury

c)

bombers

d)

swarm

18.

The ____ is an important document because it is the over all plan for our government.

a)
constitution
b)
federalist papers
c)
declaration of independence
d)
bill of rights
19.

____ outlines the three branches of government.

a)

Article 1-3

b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Federalist Papers
20.

the ____ understood that the needs of the citizens/country would change over time.

a)
citizens
b)
businesses
c)
nonprofits
d)

framers

21.

_____ makes it possible for the constitution and the governemnt to change to meet the changing needs of the citizens.

a)
Judicial review
b)

Article 5

c)

Article 3

d)
Legislative veto
22.

The first step in passing a law is a ____ of either congress must propse a bill.

a)

legislator

b)
amendment
c)
declaration
d)
repeal
23.

The ____ are different from the president and members of congress because they are appointed to their position.

a)
ambassadors
b)
governors
c)
senators
d)

supreme court justice

24.

Supreme court justices are appointed for ______

a)
life
b)
until retirement
c)
four years
d)
ten years
25.

President and congress members are elected by ______ for a number years.

a)
government officials
b)

citizens

c)
the electoral college
d)
politicians
26.

The constitution makes sure no one branch of government becomes too powerful because it _______ of government.

a)
eliminates the powers
b)
concentrates the powers
c)
distributes the powers equally
d)
separates the powers
27.

Seperating the powers of government created a system of ______

a)
government accountability
b)
executive supremacy
c)
judicial review
d)
checks and balances
28.

congress can _____ a veto by the president

a)
override
b)
delay
c)
ignore
d)
accept
29.

Check and balance: the president can make a treaty with another country but, the senate ______

a)

it is approved by the judges

b)
it is signed by the Secretary of State
c)

published in the Federal Register

d)

approves it

30.

the president is the commander in chief of the ______

a)
navy
b)
air force
c)
national guard
d)
armed forces
31.

check and balance: The president is the leader of the army (commander in chief), buty Only the _____ can declare war.

a)

congress

b)
military
c)
judiciary
d)
president
32.

check and balance: The president can appoint a judge, but the senate can ___

a)

approve the jduges

b)

recommend judges to the president

c)

appoint their own judges.

33.

check and balance: The president can appoint a judge, but the senate can ___

a)

impeach the judges

b)

recommend judges to the president

c)

appoint their own judges.

34.

Checks and Balances: Congress can make a law, but Judicial branch

a)

interpets the law if it goes with the constitution

b)

enforces the law

c)

makes the laws

35.

Checks and Balance: Congress makes the laws, but the president ___

a)
can amend laws
b)
can ignore laws
c)
can create laws
d)

can veto/pass laws

36.

checks and balances: The president can veto a law, but congress can

a)
amend the constitution
b)
override the veto
c)
ignore the veto
d)
pass the law
37.

Checks and balances: The president can do its job, but congress can ______

a)

impeach the president

b)

hire a new president

c)

ignore the president

d)

hire a second president

38.

Checks and Balances: The president can inforce the laws as he sees fit and appoint who he needs to to get the job done, but the judicial branch can

a)

pass laws without any checks and blaances

b)

decide if the president's laws/actions are constitutionally

c)
create new laws independently
d)
enforce laws without any oversight
39.

Which branch can veto a law passed by Congress

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

40.

Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

41.

Which branch nominates judges to the Supreme Court

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

42.

Which branch can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

43.

Which branch can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

44.

Which branch can reject presidential nominations to the Supreme Court

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

45.

Which branch may ask Congress to come together for a talk in certain situations

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

46.

Which branch may declare executive actions unconstitutional

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

47.

Which branch may reject treaties

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

48.

Which branch may propose constitutional amendments to overrule judicial decisions

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

49.

Which branch may impeach the president

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

50.

Which branch may withhold money for presidential activities

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

51.

Which branch may impeach Supreme Court justices

a)

Legislative

b)

Exectutive

c)

Judicial

52.

______ is the system of dividing powers between the national government and the state government

a)
Federalism
b)
Confederation
c)
Unitary System
d)
Monarchy
53.

Federalism is the system that divides powers between the ___ and the ____ government

a)
regional; municipal
b)
local; federal
c)
city; county
d)
national; state
54.

National Government have their own powers. State government has their own powers. SEPERATE THE POWERS:

Categorize the following

create new states

declare war

make peace

CREATE military

control trade between states

control trade between countries

print/coin money

make citizenship laws

conduct elections

set voting qualifications

control trade within states

set up local government

set up public schools

collect taxes

borrow money

set up courts

make health and safety laws

National government
state governemnt
shared powers
55.

Why do federal and the state government share certain powers under the federal system?

a)

to make sure there is checks and balances so no one gets too powerful

b)

all the powers go to federal government

c)

all the power goes to the state government

d)

to make sure the president gets all the power

56.

_____ are important because they are a way that people uphold the principles of the constitution

a)
Judicial review
b)

Civic virtues

c)
Freedom of speech
d)
Voting rights
57.

hundred of thousands of people tryto become US ____ each year because US offers many benefits.

a)
immigrant
b)
tourist
c)
resident
d)
citizen
58.

requirements to become an American citien are live in the states for __________ years.

a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
59.

requirements to become an American citien are be at least ___- years old

a)
3
b)

18

c)

71

d)
10
60.

to become a citizen, you have to ______

a)

take an oath

b)

cross illegally

c)

sneak into the country

d)

lie

61.

To become a US citizen, you have to show knowedge about ____

a)
Foreign languages and literature
b)
U.S. history and government
c)
Mathematics and science
d)
World geography and culture