*Unit Test 4: Institutions of US Government
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16 questions
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How many people are in charge of the government?
Drag & Drop the correct answers into the specific part of the chart below.
Hint: The top row describes how many people are in charge while the rows below are the names for the specific types of governments.
Other Answer Choices:
Anarchy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Few
Democracy
One / Autocracy
None
All
Dictatorship
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4
Federalism means having a centralized federal government that has more power than the state and local governments. What is the purpose of a government like this? (Choose 3)
Federalism means having a centralized federal government that has more power than the state and local governments. What is the purpose of a government like this? (Choose 3)
4
Why is Separation of Powers important in a democracy? (Choose 2)
Why is Separation of Powers important in a democracy? (Choose 2)
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2
The Executive Branch of the federal government...
The Executive Branch of the federal government...
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2
The Legislative Branch of the federal government...
The Legislative Branch of the federal government...
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2
The Judicial Branch of the federal government...
The Judicial Branch of the federal government...
4
Which of these are examples of how the president can make sure the laws of the US are carried out? (Select 2)
Which of these are examples of how the president can make sure the laws of the US are carried out? (Select 2)
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2
Which of these is the legislative branch of the city government?
Which of these is the legislative branch of the city government?
2
What does "checks and balances" mean in government?
What does "checks and balances" mean in government?
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2
How can the Executive branch "check" the Legislative Branch?
How can the Executive branch "check" the Legislative Branch?
4
How can the Legislative Branch Check the Judicial Branch? (Select two)
How can the Legislative Branch Check the Judicial Branch? (Select two)
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2
What is a verdict?
What is a verdict?
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2
What is a "precedent"?
What is a "precedent"?
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2
What does it mean to "appeal" a court case?
What does it mean to "appeal" a court case?
4
What best describes “Consent of the Governed?” (Select two)
What best describes “Consent of the Governed?” (Select two)
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Prompt: Why is it important that there are three branches of government, each with their own powers, and how does this help to protect peoples' rights?Write a detailed, one-paragraph CER. Include: 1) a clear claim, stating how the three branches of the US government are related to “separation of powers" 2) evidence describing how the branches have different powers, and 3) reasoning that demonstrates how this separation helps protect people’s rights.
You MUST write 3-4 sentences clear sentences for full credit.
Prompt: Why is it important that there are three branches of government, each with their own powers, and how does this help to protect peoples' rights?
Write a detailed, one-paragraph CER.
Include:
1) a clear claim, stating how the three branches of the US government are related to “separation of powers"
2) evidence describing how the branches have different powers, and
3) reasoning that demonstrates how this separation helps protect people’s rights.
You MUST write 3-4 sentences clear sentences for full credit.