Vocabulary
Branches of Government
Assessment Q
Past Lessons
Branches Again
200
to treat a person or group unfairly
discriminate
200
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
200
How is the Constitution organized?
A. into parts called articles
B. into sentences called sections
C. into columns called delegations
D. into paragraphs called statements
A. into parts called articles
200
Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
A: The British government had a large war debt.
B: The colonists were given their independence.
C: The British government stayed out of colonial politics.
A: The British government had a large war debt.
200
What is Congress part of?
Legislative Branch
400
a group of people or things with obvious differences among them
diverse
400
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
400
Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?
A. to record that all the citizens wrote the Constitution
B. to state that government power comes from the people
C. to declare that the people were separating from Great Britain
D. to provide an introduction that would interest readers
B. to state that government power comes from the people
400
In which way did Great Britain increase its control of the colonies?
A: It demanded that colonists join the army.
B: It required that colonists pay taxes.
C: It took away colonists' land.
D: It forced colonists to work for the government.
B: It required that colonists pay taxes.
400
To dismiss an elected official from their position due to wrongdoings.
impeachment
600
the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
checks and balances
600
What is the primary role of the President in the executive branch?
To enforce and carry out laws
600
Why does each state have two senators?
A. to balance the rights of large and small states
B. so the Senate does not become overcrowded
C. to assure there are enough people to pass the laws
D. so that one can take over if the other is unavailable
A. to balance the rights of large and small states
600
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
A: They were generously paid to join the army
B: They were hopeful that independence for the colonies would lead to the abolishment of slavery
C: They hated Great Britain for coming to their land.
D: They were promised land
B: They were hopeful that independence for the colonies would lead to the abolishment of slavery
600
What does a jury do?
decides whether or not a person is guilt or innocent
800
the part of government that carries out, or executes, the laws
executive branch
800
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
800
All of these are duties of the executive branch EXCEPT
A. negotiating treaties.
B. carrying out the laws.
C. proposing new taxes.
D. nominating federal judges.
C. proposing new taxes.
800
What was the last battle of the American Revolution where the Continental Army defeated the British, forcing Cornwallis to surrender?
A: The Battle of Saratoga
B: The Battle of Yorktown
C: The Battle of the Bands
D: The French and Indian Battle
B: The Battle of Yorktown
800
What does the President submit to Congress each year?
The national budget
1000
the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments
federalism
1000
Which branch makes decisions if the laws are equal and fair for all citizens?
Judicial branch
1000
Why does the Constitution establish the principle of majority rule?
A. so decisions are based on what the president wants
B. so decisions represent what most of the people want
C. so decisions are made only when more than half of the people vote
D. so decisions are made when most of the members of Congress are present
B. so decisions represent what most of the people want
1000
What was the main reason for the American defeat in the Battle of Brooklyn/Long Island?
A: Weak leadership
B: Unmotivated troops
C: Inexperienced Continental soldiers (causing them to flee)
D: Undisciplined enemy
C: Inexperienced Continental soldiers
1000
Name 2 of the 3 powers that only the President of the United States has? Hint: Only they can do it.
Call a special session
veto
pardon someone for a crime