Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. - Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government. - Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.
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Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?
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Bill of Rights
Article I
First Amendment
Preamble
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The 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?
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commander-in-chief
chief legislator
negotiator-in-chief
chief regulator
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Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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The 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?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which list includes roles of the president?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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Who must approve all appointments of federal judges?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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The following passage is from the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland. (1819). Which constitutional provision does this decision support?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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This statement is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974. How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which of the following powers can correctly be added to the table?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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The table below describes presidential vetoes. Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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The following headline describes an event: "Cabinet nominee promises to support equal rights." Which action might occur due to this event?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which branch of US federal government makes laws?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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Which one of the following is one check the executive branch has on the legislative branch?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which branch of government is outlined in Article II of the Constitution and contains the President, Vice President, and Cabinet?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Under the system of checks and balances, how can Congress limit the power of the president?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Which statement provides evidence that Congress is fulfilling its responsibilities as the legislative branch of government?
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SS.7.C.3.8
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Who plays the dominant role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States, according to the Constitution?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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Which principle of government guards against tyranny by allowing each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?
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SS.7.C.1.7
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Which branch of government contains the highest court of the United States and interprets the laws?
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SS.7.C.3.3
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Which 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?
