Reporting Category 4 Quiz

Which branch of federal government makes laws?

• bureaucracy

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

• presidential impeachment

• presidential nomination

• presidential election

• presidential veto

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• Leaders are named in the constitution

• Leaders are chosen by the upper class

• Leaders are born into ruling families

• Leaders are given power by kings

Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1

• Chief Justice

• City Council

• Representative

• Senator

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

• rule by a single political party

• rule by the people

• a small group of leaders

• a single leader

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the election of judges

• Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes

• Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors

Based on the passage, what has been a long term result shaping the relationship between the states and the federal government?

• States must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law

• States may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens

• If a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed

• States have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution

The homeowner was upset by the notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. To which public official would the homeowner write the letter?

• U.S. President

• U.S. Senator

• State Representative

• County Commissioner

Which title completes the table?

• Parliamentary Government

• Confederal Government

• Federal Govenrment

• Unitary Government

Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows changes to happen easily

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of Congress's approval

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of state governors' approval