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Our Federal System of Government
Session 37: Sample Assessment Items
(CE.6 a&b, 7 a&b,& 8 a-c)
Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer.
Essay Questions
1. How does the Constitution of the United States divide power among the state and national levels of government?
2. How are the responsibilities of government separated among the branches of government at the national level?
3. Compare and contrast the expressed and implied powers of Congress.
4. Discuss ways the President has a significant role in the policymaking process.
5. Discuss why the Supreme Court of the United States has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
6. Explain how and why the principle of judicial review began.
7. Compare and contrast civil and criminal cases in the federal system of courts.
Multiple Choice Questions
National
- Conducts foreign affairs
- Levies taxes
- Regulated interstate commerce |
State
- Promotes public health
- Protects public safety
- Promotes welfare |
8. What would be the BEST title for the chart above?
A.
The Executive Branch
B.
Checks and Balances
C.
Responsibilities of Government*
D.
Reserved Powers
9. In our federal system of government
A.
the national government is supreme.*
B.
the state government has the final say.
C.
national and state constitutions are equal.
D.
national laws and state laws must agree.
10. The Federal bureaucracy is administered by the __________
A.
Supreme Court.
B.
House of Representatives.
C.
United States Senate.
D.
Executive branch.*
11. Elected officials write laws for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A.
to revise the Bill of Rights.*
B.
because of information from interest groups.
C.
in response to issues.
D.
as solutions to problems.
12. One way the President influences the policymaking process is by
A.
introducing bills on the Senate floor.
B.
declaring bills unconstitutional.
C.
removing federal judges.
D.
giving the State of the Union Address.*
13. Cabinet departments and regulatory agencies
A.
are part of the legislative branch.
B.
help carry out federal laws.*
C.
pass bills into laws.
D.
are appointed by Congress.
14. Which federal court uses a jury to determine guilty or not guilty?
A.
United States Court of Appeals
B.
United States Maritime Court
C.
United States Supreme Court
D.
United States District Court*
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