C1tizenship and Civ1cs Unit 2: System of Government

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Read the statement. The legislative branch is known as the "_[blank]_ Branch" of the federal government. Which best completes the sentence?

People's

Read the statement. _[blank]_ allow courts to better make decisions based upon previous cases. Which best completes the sentence?

Precedents

Read the statement. In Congress, both the House of Representatives and _[blank]_ are filled with representatives elected in their home states. Which correctly completes the sentence?

Senate

Lesson 7

The Congress

Lesson 9

The Courts

Lesson 8

The Executive Branch

Lesson 6

The Legislative Branch

Which two plans were able to break the stalemate in Congress in deciding how the states would be represented in the new federal government?

Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

What are examples of legislation in Congress that has evolved to adapt to the changes in American society? (Select all that apply.)

Women's suffrage legislation Civil Rights laws

Read the statement. Congress is considered _[blank]_ since it is composed of two houses. Which best completes the sentence?

bicameral

Read the sentence. Judicial review is one way that courts can _[blank]_ the power of the other branches in the United States government. Which option correctly completes the sentence?

check

Read the statement. The president is the _[blank]_ in the federal government of the United States of America. Which best completes the sentence?

chief executive

Read the statement. Representatives elected to Congress speak and act for the _[blank]_ of their districts. Which best completes the sentence?

citizens

Read the statement. One of the hallmarks and requirements of a well-functioning democracy is _[blank]_. Which best completes the sentence?

civic participation

Read the statement. The _[blank]_ brought European legal and political traditions to North America. Which best completes the sentence?

colonists

Who brought European legal and political traditions to North America?

colonists

What is the military rank of the President of the United States?

commander in-chief

Read the statement. Proposed legislation is discussed in _[blank]_ after it is introduced and before it is either sent to the Senate or denied further debate. Which best completes the sentence?

committees

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

declare executive action unconstitutional

Read the statement. Civic input and citizen participation are vital for a well-functioning _[blank]_. Which most accurately completes the sentence?

democracy

Read the statement. The President of the United States can urge Congress and cabinet departments in the executive branch to adopt and implement _[blank]_. Which most accurately fills the blank in the sentence?

economic policies

What is one of the primary duties of the executive branch of the US federal government?

enforce laws

The president and the executive branch of the government are primarily responsible for what process?

enforcement of the laws

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

executive

The office of the president is part of which branch of the federal government?

executive

Read the statement. In the Constitution, Congress was the _[blank]_ branch of the federal government created. Which best completes the sentence?

first

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

impeach judges

Which are powers of the legislative branch? (Select all that apply.)

impeachment confirmation or denial of judicial appointments

How does the Supreme Court check and balance the powers of the other branches of the federal government?

interprets the laws against the Constitution

How does the judicial branch of the government check and balance the powers of the other branches of government?

interprets the laws against the Constitution

Read the statement. The _[blank]_ branch of the United States government is made up of the Congress. Which best completes the sentence?

legislative

Congress is located in which branch of the federal government?

legislative branch

Read the statement. The President of the United States of America has _[blank]_ power in the government. Which best completes the sentence?

limited

What is another term used to describe a judge or justice presiding over a local or county court?

magistrate

What are the primary duties of the White House chief of staff?

manage White House staff, oversee the president's schedule, and determine who meets the president

Read the statement. Citizens increasingly look to the courts to solve disputes and _[blank]_ resolutions. Which most accurately fills the blank in the sentence?

mediate

Read the statement. Courts can assist individuals and groups by _[blank]_ a dispute between them. Which best completes the sentence?

mediating

Read the statement. The _[blank]_ level of government is found in cities throughout the United States. Which best completes the sentence?

municipal

Read the statement. Many Americans find the _[blank]_ to be something mysterious and puzzling. Which best completes the sentence?

office of the president

What is the Executive Branch?

one of the three branches of the federal government in the United States headed by the President, responsible for enforcing the nation's laws

Read the statement. The _[blank]_ is the individual or group who brings a lawsuit against another individual or group. Which best completes the sentence?

plaintiff

Read the statement. The _[blank]_ is the head of the executive branch of the US federal government. Which best completes the sentence?

president

Read the statement. Individuals who are elected by constituents to speak and act for them in the federal government are known as _[blank]_. Which best completes the sentence?

representatives

Which cabinet member is responsible for land conservation?

secretary of the interior

Which are 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

Read the statement. A _[blank]_ is an elected officer responsible for keeping the peace and working with the courts at the county level of government. Which best completes the sentence?

sheriff

What technology has increased citizen contact with their representatives?

social media

How are the national elections for Congressional representatives conducted?

staggered

The number of representatives each state is allowed to elect and send to the Congress is determined by what?

state population

Which house of Congress introduces legislation for debate and discussion in the legislative branch?

the House of Representative

Which house of the Congress is responsible for approving or denying presidential appointments?

the Senate

Which of the houses of congress is considered the upper house?

the Senate

Which of the houses of the US legislative branch is considered the upper house?

the Senate

Where in the government are the courts located?

the judicial branch

Who is the head of the executive branch of the US federal government?

the president

American courts function under what philosophy?

the rule of law

Which changes within the legislative branch have occurred over time? (Select all that apply.)

the use of technology to complete congressional duties the number of citizens elected to the House of Representatives the policy of televising legislative sessions

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

veto legislation

What are the powers of the executive branch? (Select all that apply.)

veto power nomination of justices

Read the statement. The legal practice of _[blank]_ was inherited from the Germanic tribes of Europe. Which best completes the sentence?

wergild

Which legal practice was inherited from Germanic tribes in Europe?

wergild

Which famous phrase from the early days of the Revolutionary War established the importance of Congress in the United States?

"Taxation without representation."

How many houses does the Congress have at the federal level?

2

How many houses make up the legislative branch of the US federal government?

2

How many houses make up the legislative branch of the federal government?

2

How many senators does each state send to the Congress through elections?

2

Read the statement. Congress has _[blank]_ "houses" at the federal level? Which best completes the sentence?

2

What is the penalty or fine imposed by a judge's decision or court order?

All of the answer choices are correct.

Read the statement. The president is the commander in chief of the United States _[blank]_. Which best completes the sentence? (Select all that apply.)

Army Marines Navy Air Force

Read the sentence. Congress was established in which part of the United States Constitution?

Article I

The legislative branch of the federal government is established in what part of the US Constitution?

Article I

Where is the Congress established in the Constitution?

Article I

The executive branch was established in which part of the United States Constitution?

Article II

Which article of the Constitution established the Supreme Court?

Article III

Read the statement. _[blank]_ refers to interaction of individuals and their government at all levels. Which best completes the sentence?

Citizen engagement

The legislative body of the federal government in the United States is commonly known by what name?

Congress

Read the statement. _[blank]_ are individual citizens who elect representatives to speak and act for them in the federal government. Which best completes the sentence?

Constituents

Legislation must be introduced in which house of Congress?

House of Representatives

Which one of the houses of Congress introduces legislation?

House of Representatives

Which houses make up Congress?

House of Representatives Senate

Which judicial act allowed the Supreme Court to pick and choose the cases it deemed important?

Judiciary Act of 1925

Which influential Supreme Court case established judicial review as a power of the judicial branch?

Marbury v. Madison

Do a quick internet search for the two US senators from your state. Which are current US senators from Arizona?

Mark Kelly Kyrsten Sinema

What presidential title was decided on by Congress?

Mr. President

Where do the majority of the United States' legal practices and philosophies come from?

Europe

Determine if the statement is true or false. As commander in chief, the president must pass a resolution to continue a war for longer than 60 days.

False

Which classical societies greatly influenced the American court system? (Select all that apply.)

Greece Rome

How does the legislative branch check and balance the power of the executive branch of the federal government? (Select all that apply.)

The legislative branch approves or denies presidential appointments. The legislative branch can override a presidential veto.

How does the legislative branch check and balance the powers of the judicial branch?

The legislative branch approves presidential appointments to federal courts.

What has remained the same about the legislative branch over the years?

The legislative branch was established so that the citizens of the United States have a voice in the daily operations of the federal government.

What is a monarchy?

a form of government presided over by a king or emperor

What does the legislative branch offer for the citizens of the United States?

a forum for debate and discussion

What is a power of the judicial branch?

ability to declare laws unconstitutional

Read the statement. Courts are located at _[blank]_ of the American government. Which best completes the sentence?

all levels


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