C1tizenship and Civ1cs Unit 2: System of Government
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
