U.S Government Unit 4: Branches of Government

How have First Ladies of the United States had an effect on national policy?

First Ladies have promoted their own causes that connect with changing social issues like education and drug use.

Read the sentence. The impeachment process is the formal procedure used by the _[blank]_ to determine if a government official is to be removed from office. Which correctly completes the sentence?

House of Representatives

Why should consumers of media be aware that each source may have its own bias?

Knowing what is news and what is opinion allows people to come up with their own opinions about events.

Read the sentence. _[blank]_ is when one individual or group attempts to gain the support of Congress members to pass legislation. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

Lobbying

Who was the first female Speaker of the House?

Nancy Pelosi

Which acts as a court to determine the guilt of the accused in the impeachment process?

Senate

Read the sentence. The Appointment Clause of the Constitution allows the _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

Senate to review candidates nominated by the president of the United States for cabinet positions, federal judges, and ambassadors

Which amendment allows the federal government to collect income taxes?

Sixteenth

Which is a federal insurance program that provides US citizens with retirement or disability income?

Social Security

Lesson 18

The Judicial Branch

Lesson 17

The Legislative Branch

Lesson 20

The Media

What requirements does Article II of the Constitution establish for becoming president of the United States?

The candidate must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born US citizen, and a US resident for 14 years.

In what way can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?

declare executive action unconstitutional

Which groups can introduce a bill in the House of Representatives? Select all that apply.

delegates members of Congress

What are some responsibilities of the president of the Senate? Select all that apply.

signs legislation passed in the Senate casts a vote in the event of a tie

How have women in Congress impacted the US government? Select all that apply.

0.17 of 1 xxx by serving on the first Ways and Means Committee by contributing to the New Deal policies

Which of these events are needed for a bill to become a law? Select all that apply.

0.25 of 1 The president must sign the bill. xxx The House must pass a bill with a two-thirds majority.

What was one result of US v. Virginia (VMI)?

All-male educational institutions could no longer refuse to admit women solely on the basis of their gender.

Which article of the Constitution established the Supreme Court?

Article III

What is the purpose of committees in Congress?

Committees help to determine the necessity for bills that may become laws.

What was the effect of judicial review?

It established the authority of the Supreme Court.

What is the purpose of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment?

It establishes the line of succession for the office of the president.

What is the purpose of the Twenty-Second Amendment?

It limits the United States president to two terms.

What is the difference between earmarks and pork barrel spending?

Pork barrel spending is a non-vital project to bring money to a representative's district, while earmarks are designated funds to meet the needs of the people.

Read the sentence. Two famous New York newspaper publishers were Joseph _[blank 1]_ and William Randolph _[blank 2]_. Which pair of names correctly completes the sentence?

Pulitzer, Hearst

Who was the first Hispanic American elected to the House of Representatives?

Romualdo Pacheco

What was one result of Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena?

Some programs that promoted equal opportunity and affirmative action faced cutbacks due to the Court's ruling.

Read the sentence. Article II, Section 3, is the foundation for the _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

State of the Union address

Lesson 16

The Executive Branch

Lesson 19

The Federal Reserve

How does Congress hold the Fed accountable? Select all that apply.

The Government Accountability Office can audit the Fed's activities. Appointees of the Fed can appear before congressional committees to provide testimony.

Under which circumstance may a bill become a law without the signature of the US president?

The bill receives a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate after a presidential veto.

Under what circumstance can a presidential veto be overridden?

The bill receives at least a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate.

Read the sentence. During the State of the Union address, recent presidents of the United States have most often covered issues relating to _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

The founding of political parties would create more problems than it would solve.

What warning did President Washington give to the United States during his Farewell Address?

The founding of political parties would create more problems than it would solve.

Which major world event was the United States involved in during the passage of the Sedition Act?

World War I

Who runs the Federal Reserve?

a board of governors

Match each term with the correct definition.

a charge imposed by the government on the money earned or gained by individuals, companies, and other taxable entities: income tax a tax added to a specific good or service: excise tax a tax imposed by the government on the profits of US resident businesses: corporate income tax a tax on any goods exported or imported from one country to another: customs duty

Read the sentence. Pork barrel spending brings money to a representative's district through _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

a non-vital project

Read the sentence. The system of judicial courts at the local, state, and federal levels provides citizens with opportunities to _[blank]_ a previous court's rulings. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

appeal

What qualifications are needed to become a member of the House of Representatives? Select all that apply.

attain the age of 25 reside in the state represented

What qualifications are needed to become a member of the United States Senate? Select all that apply.

attain the age of 30 reside in the state represented

Read the sentence. The modern First Ladies have sought to promote their own _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

causes

What are some responsibilities of the Speaker of the House of Representatives? Select all that apply.

counts votes administers the oath of office

Read the sentence. Many minority members who entered Congress have fought to ensure that their constituents had the ability to achieve the American dream through providing _[blank]_ opportunities. Which options correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply.

economic educational

In which branch of the federal government is the office of the president located?

executive

What is a legally binding directive from the president of the United States to federal agencies?

executive order

Match each term with its correct definition.

final vote: a vote from both chambers of the house, after which the bill is sent to the president if approved delegate: a representative from a US territory like the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and so on resident commissioner: an elected representative to the House from Puerto Rico who has the right to speak but cannot vote viva voce: a voice vote, in which members declare "aye" or "no" filibuster: the act of delivering an extremely long speech that ultimately slows or blocks the passage of a bill roll call: each member is called and indicates "yea" or "nay" as a vote

According to the Eleventh Amendment, US citizens cannot be sued by whom?

foreign individuals or nations

In what way can the legislative branch check the power of the judicial branch?

impeach judges

Read the sentence. The Sixteenth Amendment provides Congress the ability to levy a(n) _[blank]_ tax. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

income

Read the sentence. The Sixteenth Amendment provides the federal government with the power to collect _[blank]_ from citizens. Which best completes the sentence?

income taxes

Read the sentence. Both Pulitzer and Hearst used sensationalized reporting to _[blank]_ readership of their newspapers. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

increase

For what practice did Marbury v. Madison establish a precedent that continues to be utilized today?

judicial review

What kind of a trial does the Seventh Amendment guarantee citizens?

jury

Read the sentence. The Eleventh Amendment _[blank]_ the Supreme Court's authority to hear cases in which a citizen is suing a state he or she does not live in. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

limits

Match each term with the correct definition.

muckraking: searching out scandalous information about a public figure or organization and publicizing the information in a way that is considered underhanded yellow journalism: news reporting characterized by sensationalism and crude exaggeration mudslinging: the act of accusing an individual with the intent to damage the person's reputation

Which are the primary duties of the White House chief of staff? Select all that apply.

oversee the president's schedule manage White House staff

Who nominates the chairperson and vice chairperson to the Federal Reserve?

president of the United States

What was one of the major influences in the drafting of the First Amendment?

press

Read the sentence. Media can influence _[blank]_ and government policy through nationwide communication. Which correctly completes the sentence?

public opinion

Which cabinet member is responsible for policy on land and conservation?

secretary of the interior

Which are the duties of the vice president of the United States? Select all that apply.

serve on the National Security Council serve as president of the Senate

Which are individuals who refuse to pay their income taxes and claim it is a form of free speech?

tax protesters

Read the sentence. Section 4 of Article II describes _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

the ability of Congress to impeach and convict officers of the executive branch

Who was Jeannette Rankin?

the first female in the House of Representatives

What notable executive order was issued by President Roosevelt in 1942?

the order to allow the government to detain Americans of Japanese, German, and Italian descent in internment camps

Who can declare war for the first 60 days of a conflict?

the president

What are the purposes of an executive order? Select all that apply.

to allow federal agencies to carry out laws passed by Congress and signed by the president to direct agencies on the president's intent for fulfilling constitutional duties

What is the purpose of the Seventeenth Amendment?

to determine how senators are replaced in the event of a vacancy

Why is it important for citizens to use multiple sources of information?

to fact-check for themselves

In what way can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

veto legislation

Voting in the House of Representatives is conducted by what means? Select all that apply.

voice voting machine

Read the sentence. The Twenty-Seventh Amendment determines _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

when congressional raises take effect