3.3 Branches of Government
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Grade 7
Social Studies
Florida Standards
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SS.7.C.3.3
SS.7.C.3.8
SS.7.C.1.7
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- Q1Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?Bill of RightsArticle IFirst AmendmentPreamble30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q2The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003. Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?commander-in-chiefchief legislatornegotiator-in-chiefchief regulator30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q3Which list includes roles of the president?Commander-in-Chief, Head of StateSpeaker of the House, Chief JusticeSpeaker of the House, Chief ExecutiveChief Justice, Commander-in-Chief30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q4Who must approve all appointments of federal judges?Supreme CourtSenatepresidentHouse of Representatives30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q5The following passage is from the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland. (1819). Which constitutional provision does this decision support?elastic clausejudicial reviewhabeas corpuscommerce clause30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q6Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?filibusterimpeachmentpardonoverride30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q7This statement is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974. How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?presidential nominationpresidential vetopresidential electionpresidential impeachment30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q8Which of the following powers can correctly be added to the table?create an army and navyveto billsgrant pardonsenforce laws30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q9The table below describes presidential vetoes. Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?Congress represents the will of the states.The presidents’ views are not reflected in public policy.Congress represents the will of the people.The presidents’ views are reflected in public policy.30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q10The following headline describes an event: "Cabinet nominee promises to support equal rights." Which action might occur due to this event?Two-thirds of the governors confirm the appointmentState governors decide to raise the minimum wageThe president issues an executive order to reduce pollutionCongress votes to improve employment protections30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q11Which branch of US federal government makes laws?parliamentaryjudicialexecutivelegislative30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q12Which one of the following is one check the executive branch has on the legislative branch?The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutionalCongress can impeach the presidentThe president can veto bills from passing into lawsThe president can nominate members of the Supreme Court30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q13Which branch of government is outlined in Article II of the Constitution and contains the President, Vice President, and Cabinet?RepublicanJudicialLegislativeExecutive30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q14Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?House of Representatives and SenateSenate and PresidentSupreme Court and PresidentSupreme Court and House of Representatives30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q15Under the system of checks and balances, how can Congress limit the power of the president?can appoint federal officials to enforce the lawscan overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds votecan rule that presidential actions are unconstitutionalcan amend the Constitution to overturn court decisions30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q16Which statement provides evidence that Congress is fulfilling its responsibilities as the legislative branch of government?A bill vetoed by the president is sent back to a conference committee.A bill to provide funds for repairs to interstate highways is passed and sent to the president.A mass mailing is sent to constituents to ask for campaign donations.A one-moth recess is announced to allow members of Congress to complete needed paperwork.30sSS.7.C.3.8EditDelete
- Q17Who plays the dominant role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States, according to the Constitution?the Congressthe presidentthe National Security Councilthe cabinet30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q18Which principle of government guards against tyranny by allowing each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?checks and balancesjudicial reviewlimited governmentseparation of powers30sSS.7.C.1.7EditDelete
- Q19Which branch of government contains the highest court of the United States and interprets the laws?executivelegislativedemocraticjudicial30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
- Q20Which event led to an agreement to have a bicameral legislature, with one house of Congress based on population and one house based on equal representation?The Continental CongressThe Annapolis ConventionThe Mayflower CompactThe Great Compromise30sSS.7.C.3.3EditDelete
