WorksheetsQ3 9 week exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This diagram shows steps in the election process at the national level.
Which statement best completes this diagram?
(SS.7.CG.2.6)
a)
Political parties hold midterm elections.
b)
The winner of the political debates takes the oath of office.
c)
Primary elections are held to narrow down the candidates.
d)
State legislatures cast votes to determine who will appear on the ballot.
2.
This poster was used in a presidential campaign.
Based on this poster, which message did Chisholm want to present to voters?
(SS.7.CG.2.8)
a)
Compromising with legislators would be a goal of her administration.
b)
Lobbyists would not influence her when performing her duties.
c)
Reducing executive power would be a focus of her campaign.
d)
Equal work opportunities would be a focus of her campaign.
3.
Why must members of the Florida Legislature be residents of the district they are elected to represent?
(SS.7.CG.2.7)
a)
to guarantee responsibility for tax cuts
b)
to ensure appropriate payment of taxes
c)
to promote familiarity with voter concerns
d)
to guarantee strong voter registration rates
4.
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
(SS.7.CG.2.6)
a)
Democratic
b)
Republican
c)
American
d)
Socialist
5.
This table shows the biographies of two candidates running for governor of Florida.
According to this biographical information, for which reason is Candidate A NOT qualified to run for governor of Florida?
(SS.7.CG.2.7)
a)
Candidate A is not old enough.
b)
Candidate A was not born in Florida.
c)
Candidate A does not have a law degree.
d)
Candidate A has not lived in Florida long enough.
6.
This table describes ratings for news organizations.
What impact might the trend shown in this table have on the relationship between media and government?
(SS.7.CG.2.8)
a)
Government is less likely to regulate the press.
b)
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
c)
Government is less likely to offer propaganda about policies.
d)
Government is more likely to offer greater access to the press.
7.
This poster was created by the U.S. government during World War II.
How could the symbolism used in this poster have impacted public opinion?
(SS.7.CG.2.9)
a)
Citizens feared the destruction of civil rights.
b)
Citizens recognized the threat against civil liberties.
c)
Citizens were encouraged to protect their communities.
d)
Citizens were motivated to defend against Nazi invasion.
8.
This poster below was created in 1917.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
(SS.7.CG.2.9)
a)
biased
b)
accurate
c)
informational
d)
propagandized
9.
This scenario describes a public policy concern.
What should be the next step Jesika takes to solve this problem?
(SS.7.CG.2.10)
a)
Change the school menu and feed healthy alternatives to the students at school.
b)
Propose a budget and new school menu to the governor of Florida.
c)
Meet with the school board to discuss district-wide menu changes.
d)
Research alternatives with the school leadership team.
10.
These statements are from a conversation about a public policy issue.
What public policy solution would Peggy and Jeff both likely support?
(SS.7.CG.2.10)
a)
increased background checks
b)
increased support payments
c)
expanded training programs
d)
expanded private assistance
11.
What is the main goal of the Bill of Rights?
(SS.7.CG.2.3)
a)
protecting individuals from unnecessary laws
b)
protecting states from unnecessary regulations
c)
protecting states from national abuses of authority
d)
protecting individuals from government abuses of power
12.
This diagram shows protections in the Bill of Rights.
Which statement best completes this diagram?
(SS.7.CG.2.3)
a)
Vote
b)
Assembly
c)
Jury Trial
d)
Habeas Corpus
13.
This passage is from Executive Order 9066, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, February 19, 1942.
According to this passage, what impact does government have on the people?
(SS.7.CG.2.4)
a)
Citizens are protected from forced internment.
b)
Citizens may be subjected to forced internment.
c)
Citizens may be required to perform military service.
d)
Citizens are protected from required military service.
14.
This map illustrates a constitutional power.
What constitutional relationship does this map illustrate?
(SS.7.CG.3.4)
a)
reserved powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
delegated powers
d)
concurrent powers
15.
This diagram shows the two ways that an amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified.
Which statement completes this diagram?
(SS.7.CG.3.5)
a)
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to ratify the amendment.
b)
The president issues an executive order and ratifies the amendment.
c)
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress vote to ratify the amendment.
d)
The Supreme Court rules the amendment is constitutional and ratifies the amendment.
16.
This newspaper headline details an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
How did this amendment affect participation in the American political process?
(SS.7.CG.3.6)
a)
The amendment allowed all college students to vote.
b)
The amendment allowed more citizens to register to vote.
c)
The amendment increased the political power of the elderly.
d)
The amendment increased the political power of returning veterans.
17.
This chart shows the structures of local, state, and national governments.
Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?
(SS.7.CG.3.7)
a)
Chief Justice
b)
City Council
c)
Representative
d)
Senator
18.
Which executive authority can be exercised by both the Florida Governor and a mayor in Florida?
(SS.7.CG.3.8)
a)
Both appoint justices to the Florida Supreme Court.
b)
Both may call up the Florida National Guard.
c)
Both enforce laws in their jurisdictions.
d)
Both interpret laws in their courts.
19.
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
(SS.7.CG.3.12)
a)
both include a preamble
b)
both include seven articles
c)
both require legislative term limits
d)
both require native-born chief executives
20.
This Venn diagram shows some services provided by state and local governments.
Which service completes this Venn diagram?
(SS.7.CG.3.13)
a)
regulating taxicabs
b)
creating a police force
c)
issuing driver’s licenses
d)
regulating savings banks
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