Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Federalism
Levels of Services
Types of Law
100
Which section of the Constitution outlines the Legislative branch?
Article I
100
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch of government?
The President
100
What power completes the diagram?
Interprets/applies laws
100
Give an example of a Delegated (Federal) power.
Solution(s):
-War/military/national defense
-Immigration laws
-Healthcare
-Coin money
-Regulate trade
-Establish post offices
-Treaties
100
What level of government issues licenses?
State (reserved)
100
A soldier left his post without notifying his commanding officer. Which type of law did he break?
Military Law
200
What is the major function or job of the Legislative Branch?
To make/create/write laws
200
A bill was passed in both the House and the Senate. What is the final step of the law-making process?
It goes to the President for approval/veto
200
Which court completes the diagram?
The Supreme Court
200
Which Amendment reserves powers for the states?
10th Amendent
200
Which level of government is responsible for picking up trash?
Local
200
“14-year old arrested in high-speed chase”. Which type of law was being broken?
Juvenile Law
300
Other than writing laws, name two other powers of Congress listed in the Constitution.
-Raise taxes/borrow money
-Coin/print money
-Declare war/raise military
-Regulate trade
-Immigration laws
-Impeach the president/justices
-Confirm presidential appointments
-Override presidential vetoes
-Ratify treaties
300
What is the name of the group of Secretaries who advise the President?
The Cabinet
300
Which power did the Supreme Court use in the headline?
Judicial Review (overturn laws)
300
Powers shared by both the Federal and State governments are called __________ _______.
Concurrent Powers
300
Which level of government is responsible for the following headline:
“Leaders meet to sign a treaty with North Korea.”
Federal (delegated/enumerated)
300
“Man charged with animal abuse for starving his dog”. Which type of law was violated?
Criminal Law
400
Every state gets 2 Senators. How many Representatives does each state get?
It depends on the population of the state --
more people = more Reps
400
The President lets a man out of jail because he believes he was wrongfully accused. What power did the President use?
Granting a pardon
400
Which court case granted the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review?
Marbury vs. Madison (MMJR)
400
The city of Orlando passed a new law. What would a name for a local law like this be?
Ordinance
400
What level of government is telling you to learn Civics in 7th grade?
State (reserved)
400
Which type of law was being used in the following headline:
Civil Law
(suing a company over being burnt)
500
A bill was introduced to Congress. What is the next step in the law-making process?
The bill goes to a committee for review.
500
What power is the President acting with in this headline?
Commander-in-Chief
500
Fill in the blank:
A court that hears a case for the first time has _____ ___________.
Original Jurisdiction
500
Name one difference between the US and Florida Constitutions.
Solution(s):
-# of Amendments (US – 27; FL – 100+)
-Amendment process (FL voters can amend FL Const.)
-# of Articles (US – 7; FL – 12)
-Name of government workers (ex. President vs. Governor)
-US‘s „Bill of Rights“ vs. Florida‘s „Declaration of Rights“
-Age/Qualifications to join government
500
A new Post Office is being built in your neighborhood. Which level of government decided that?
Federal (delegated/enumerated)
500
A police officer randomly searched you without a warrant or probable cause. Which type of law was being violated?
Constitutional Law (It‘s your Constitutional right according to the 4th Amendment)