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7th Grade Civics SOL Review Section 2- National and State

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Consists of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

2.

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Then, decide if the statement is about the executive branch (E), the legislative branch (L) or the judicial branch (J). 2. _____ Makes laws for the nation.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

None of the above

3.

Prepares the annual budget for congressional action.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

4.

Approves the annual budget.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

5.

Exercises the power of judicial review.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

6.

Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

7.

Confirms presidential appointments.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

8.

Declares war.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

9.

House of Representatives with 435 members, based on state population.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

10.

Try cases involving interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

11.

Administers the federal bureaucracy; oversees the government.

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

12.

Raises revenue ($) through taxes and other levies.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

13.

Regulates interstate and foreign trade.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

14.

Executes the law of the land.

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

15.

15. _____ Senate with 100 members; 2 per state.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

16.

Headed by the president of the U.S.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

17.

Consists of Congress.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

18.

Is bicameral (has 2 houses).

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

19.

House of Representatives Number of members is based on ?

a)

state population

b)

the number of political districts

c)

voter registration

d)

the number of state senators

20.

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

a)

City

b)

State

c)

County

d)

Federal

21.

The powers listed in the chart are exercised by which branch of the national government?

a)

executive branch

b)

legislative branch

c)

judicial branch

d)

parliamentary branch

22.

The Senate consists of-

a)

27 members

b)

100 members—2 per state

c)

435 members, based on the populations of the states

d)

50 members

23.

Which branch of government is the best title for the chart?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

d)

Parliamentary

24.

SEPARATION OF POWERS - Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It helps prevent any one branch from abusing its power. Which of the following best defines separation of powers?

a)

Power is divided among different branches to prevent abuse.

b)

Power is concentrated in one branch for efficiency.

c)

All government power is given to the legislative branch.

d)

The executive branch controls all government functions.

25.

Identify the articles of the US Constitution that create the three branches of national government.

a)

Legislative- Article I, Executive - Article II, Judicial- Article III

b)

Legislative- Article II, Executive - Article III, Judicial- Article I

c)

Legislative- Article III, Executive - Article I, Judicial- Article II

d)

Legislative- Article I, Executive - Article III, Judicial- Article II

26.

CHECKS AND BALANCES - A system of checks and balances gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches.

Which of the following best defines checks and balances?

a)

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.

b)

A system where one branch has all the power over the others.

c)

A system that eliminates the need for separate branches of government.

d)

A system that gives unlimited power to the executive branch.

27.

What power does the Legislative branch have to check the Executive branch? (L Checks E)

a)

Overrides vetoes

b)

Appoints judges

c)

Declares laws unconstitutional

d)

Grants pardons

28.

What power does the Legislative branch have to check the Judicial branch?

a)

Impeaches federal judges

b)

Appoints Supreme Court justices

c)

Declares laws unconstitutional

d)

Vetoes judicial decisions

29.

What power does the Executive branch have to check the Legislative branch?

a)

Vetoes acts of Congress

b)

Declares laws unconstitutional

c)

Appoints Supreme Court justices

d)

Ratifies treaties

30.

What power does the Executive branch have to check the Judicial branch?

a)

Appoints federal judges

b)

Declares laws unconstitutional

c)

Vetoes bills

d)

Impeaches judges

31.

What power does the Judicial branch have to check the Legislative branch?

a)

Declares laws unconstitutional

b)

Vetoes bills

c)

Appoints senators

d)

Proposes amendments

32.

What power does the Judicial branch have to check the Executive branch? (J Checks E)

a)

Declares executive acts unconstitutional

b)

Appoints cabinet members

c)

Vetoes laws passed by Congress

d)

Negotiates treaties

33.

The powers of the national government are among branches of government to any one branch from its power.

a)

allow

b)

separated

c)

3

d)

controlling

e)

limit

34.

Overrides presidential vetoes.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking E

b)

E is checking L

c)

J is checking E

d)

E is checking J

35.

Impeaches (and possibly convicts) judges.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking J

b)

E is checking J

c)

J is checking L

d)

J is checking E

36.

Declares an executive act unconstitutional.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

J is checking E

b)

E is checking J

c)

L is checking E

d)

E is checking L

37.

Calls special session of Congress.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking L

b)

L is checking E

c)

J is checking L

d)

L is checking J

38.

Grants pardons and reprieves.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking J

b)

J is checking E

c)

L is checking E

d)

J is checking L

39.

Approves the annual budget.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking E

b)

E is checking L

c)

J is checking E

d)

E is checking J

40.

Prepares the annual budget.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking L

b)

L is checking E

c)

J is checking E

d)

L is checking J

41.

Impeaches the president.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking E

b)

E is checking L

c)

J is checking E

d)

L is checking J

42.

Declares a law unconstitutional.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

J is checking L

b)

L is checking J

c)

E is checking L

d)

L is checking E

43.

Vetoes legislation passed by Congress.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking L

b)

L is checking E

c)

J is checking L

d)

L is checking J

44.

Approves appointments of the president.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking E

b)

E is checking L

c)

J is checking E

d)

E is checking J

45.

Appoints federal judges and justices.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking J

b)

J is checking E

c)

L is checking J

d)

J is checking L

46.

Confirm or refuse to confirm judges.

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

L is checking J

b)

E is checking L

c)

J is checking E

d)

E is checking J

47.

Propose legislation (State of Union Address).

The Branch with the Power: ___ is checking ___ the Branch being Checked.

a)

E is checking L

b)

L is checking E

c)

J is checking E

d)

L is checking J

48.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH : __________________

a)

Overrides vetoes

b)

Appoints judges

c)

Declares laws unconstitutional

d)

Enforces laws

49.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH : __________________

a)

Impeaches a President

b)

Appoints Supreme Court Justices

c)

Declares laws unconstitutional

d)

Vetoes bills

50.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH (1): __________________

a)

Vetoes acts of Congress

b)

Declares laws unconstitutional

c)

Appoints Supreme Court justices

d)

Impeaches the President

51.

JUDICIAL BRANCH (1): __________________

a)

Declares laws unconstitutional

b)

Passes laws

c)

Vetoes bills

d)

Appoints cabinet members

52.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH (2): __________________

a)

Appoints federal judges

b)

Declares laws unconstitutional

c)

Impeaches the President

d)

Ratifies treaties

53.

JUDICIAL BRANCH (2): __________________

a)

Declares executive acts unconstitutional

b)

Appoints cabinet members

c)

Vetoes bills

d)

Proposes new laws

54.

The Daily News: Senate Approves Presidential Appointment. This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

a)

State executive

b)

State legislative

c)

Federal legislative

d)

Federal judicial

55.

In the news today, a judge has been appointed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. This announcement is referring to powers belonging to the -

a)

A. legislative branch of a state government

b)

B. executive branch of the national government

c)

C. legislative branch of the national government

d)

D. executive branch of a state government

56.

National Government (diagram showing Legislative, Executive, Judicial branches). The diagram shown illustrates the principle of -

a)

consent of the governed

b)

rule of law

c)

separation of powers

d)

majority rule

57.

The Congress checks the president when legislators -

a)

call Congress into special session.

b)

impeach and convict a president.

c)

declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.

d)

appoint the Vice President.

58.

The courts check Congress when judges or justices -

a)

declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.

b)

call special sessions of Congress.

c)

declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.

d)

veto legislation Congress has passed.

59.

The powers of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the national government are described in which part of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

A. Article I

b)

B. Article II

c)

C. Article III

d)

D. Articles I, II, and III

60.

Legislative powers that are in the US Constitution; you can read them word-for-word.

a)

Expressed

b)

Implied

c)

Reserved

d)

Concurrent

61.

Legislative powers that are NOT listed in the US Constitution. Used to carry out expressed powers.

a)

Implied

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

d)

Delegated

62.

Put the lawmaking process in Congress in the correct order. Order the steps from 1 to 7.

a)

1. B. Introduce a bill 2. E. Working in committees 3. D. Debate the bill on the floor of each house 4. A. Vote on the bill in each house 5. F. Send the bill to the other house and repeat the process 6. C. Sending the bill to the president to sign 7. G. Bill is signed to a law OR vetoed

b)

1. E. Working in committees 2. B. Introduce a bill 3. D. Debate the bill on the floor of each house 4. F. Send the bill to the other house and repeat the process 5. A. Vote on the bill in each house 6. C. Sending the bill to the president to sign 7. G. Bill is signed to a law OR vetoed

c)

1. B. Introduce a bill 2. D. Debate the bill on the floor of each house 3. E. Working in committees 4. A. Vote on the bill in each house 5. F. Send the bill to the other house and repeat the process 6. C. Sending the bill to the president to sign 7. G. Bill is signed to a law OR vetoed

d)

1. B. Introduce a bill 2. E. Working in committees 3. F. Send the bill to the other house and repeat the process 4. D. Debate the bill on the floor of each house 5. A. Vote on the bill in each house 6. C. Sending the bill to the president to sign 7. G. Bill is signed to a law OR vetoed

63.

This action is one way the president can influence —

a)

judicial review

b)

foreign affairs

c)

international trade

d)

national policies

64.

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?

a)

To help carry out expressed powers

b)

To force the executive branch to sign new legislation

c)

To encourage citizens to vote

d)

To give the government veto powers

65.

Legislative powers specifically listed in the United States Constitution are called —

a)

implied powers

b)

expressed powers

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Virginia Charters

66.

What is the best title for the process shown in the diagram?

a)

Influence of Media on Policy-making

b)

Influence of Special Interest Groups

c)

Lawmaking Process in Congress

d)

How an Amendment is Ratified

67.

Ways the executive branch influences public policy: Select the 4 correct options.

a)

Appointing the cabinet to help carry out the laws.

b)

Propose legislation in an annual speech to Congress called the State of Union Address.

c)

Approving or vetoing legislation.

d)

Issuing executive orders to bypass Congressional approval for laws.

e)

Creating the annual budget for Congressional approval.

68.

Match the role of the president to its description. 1. Foreign policy leader ______

a)

G. Chief Diplomat

b)

A. Chief Legislator

c)

B. Chief Executive

d)

C. Chief of State

69.

Match the role of the president to its description. 2. Proposer of legislative agenda

a)

A. Chief Legislator

b)

B. Chief Diplomat

c)

C. Chief Executive

d)

D. Commander in Chief

70.

Roles of the President Match the role of the president to its description. 3. Head of armed forces (military) ______

a)

F. Commander-In-Chief

b)

A. Chief Diplomat

c)

B. Chief Legislator

d)

C. Chief of Party

71.

Match the role of the president to its description. 4. Representative of all people

a)

B. Chief Citizen

b)

A. Chief Diplomat

c)

C. Chief Legislator

d)

D. Chief Executive

72.

Match the role of the president to its description. 5. Ceremonial head of government ______

a)

C. Chief of State

b)

A. Chief Executive

c)

B. Chief Diplomat

d)

D. Commander in Chief

73.

Match the role of the president to its description. 6. Head of the executive branch

a)

E. Chief Executive

b)

A. Chief Diplomat

c)

B. Commander in Chief

d)

C. Chief Legislator

74.

Match the role of the president to its description. 7. Leader of political party

a)

D. Chief of Party

b)

A. Chief Diplomat

c)

B. Chief Executive

d)

C. Chief Legislator

75.

After holding a meeting with an ambassador, the President left for London to meet with British leaders about foreign policy decisions.

a)

G. Chief Diplomat

b)

A. Commander in Chief

c)

B. Chief Legislator

d)

C. Chief Executive

76.

The President appointed someone to serve as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). ______

a)

E. Chief Executive

b)

A. Chief Diplomat

c)

B. Chief Legislator

d)

C. Chief of State

77.

The President inspects a Navy yard.

a)

F. Commander-In-Chief

b)

F. Chief Justice

c)

F. Secretary of State

d)

F. Speaker of the House

78.

The President encouraged Congress to pass a new immigration law. Later, he signed a bill of Congress.

a)

A. Chief Legislator

b)

B. Chief Diplomat

c)

C. Commander in Chief

d)

D. Chief of State

79.

The President traveled to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate.

a)

A. Chief of State

b)

B. Chief Executive

c)

C. Chief Diplomat

d)

D. Chief of Party

80.

The President awarded medals to winners of a national scholarship and made a patriotic speech. The President welcomes many guests to the White House.

a)

A. Chief Executive

b)

B. Chief Diplomat

c)

C. Chief of State

d)

D. Commander in Chief

81.

The President was elected to serve as a representative to all the people.

a)

B. Chief Citizen

b)

A. Chief Legislator

c)

C. Chief Diplomat

d)

D. Chief Executive

82.

In this situation, the President is acting as the —

a)

chief citizen

b)

chief diplomat

c)

chief legislator

d)

chief executive

83.

When the president exercises power as commander-in-chief, he or she is acting as —

a)

A ceremonial head of the government.

b)

B head of the nation's armed forces.

c)

C representative of all the people.

d)

D leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.

84.

The executive branch influences policymaking in the following ways except —

a)

proposing legislation in the State of the Union Address.

b)

approving or vetoing legislation.

c)

appointing officials who carry out laws.

d)

ruling on court cases that involve federal law.

85.

At the executive level, what do cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups do?

a)

Make laws

b)

interpret and execute the laws

c)

determine if laws are constitutional

d)

give the State of the Union Address

86.

For the Virginia State Government, the Legislative Branch is the __________________

a)

General Assembly

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Governor

d)

Senate

87.

For the Virginia State Government, which of the following is part of the Legislative Branch?

a)

House of Delegates

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Governor

d)

Senate

88.

For the Virginia State Government, the leader of the Executive Branch is the

a)

Governor

b)

President

c)

Mayor

d)

Senator

89.

For the Virginia State Government, which of the following is part of the Executive Branch?

a)

Lieutenant Governor

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Chief Justice

d)

Attorney General

90.

For the Virginia State Government, which of the following is in the Judicial Branch?

a)

VA Supreme Court

b)

VA General Assembly

c)

Governor of Virginia

d)

VA State Police

91.

For the Virginia State Government, which of the following is in the Judicial Branch?

a)

Circuit Court

b)

Governor

c)

House of Delegates

d)

Senate

92.

True or False: The name of the state legislative branch is called the General Assembly.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

True or False: The name of the state executive branch leader is called the President.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

True or False: The state executive branch has a cabinet.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

The state legislative branch makes laws for Virginia.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

True or False: The General Assembly consists of the House of Delegates and the US Senate.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

True or False: The General Assembly is bicameral.

a)

True

b)

False

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