Law Studies Unit 1 Topic 1 Tiny Test

In a classroom discussion, Lily asked, 'What principle limits the power of government and protects individual rights?'

• Limited government

• Absolute monarchy

• Totalitarianism

• Authoritarianism

In a school project, Daniel, Avery, and Hannah are tasked with creating a model government. Which of the following best describes the concept of separation of powers?

• Dividing government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• Concentrating all power in one branch

• Allowing the military to control the government

• Giving all power to the people

In a school debate, Emma asked, 'What are laws passed by a legislature called?'

• Statutes

• Ordinances

• Decrees

• Mandates

In a school debate, Aria argued that the system which allows each branch of government to limit the actions of the other branches is essential for democracy. Which system was she referring to?

• Checks and balances

• Hierarchy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

During a school debate, Anika argued that the President has the power to reject a bill passed by Congress. What is this power called?

• Veto

• Override

• Filibuster

• Impeachment

In a classroom discussion, Maya asked, 'What is the power of the courts to determine if laws are constitutional called?'

• Judicial review

• Legislative oversight

• Executive privilege

• Constitutional amendment

In a classroom debate, Benjamin argued that a new school rule violated the Constitution. When a law violates the Constitution, it is considered:

• Unconstitutional

• Vetoed

• Overridden

• Ratified

In a classroom discussion, Abigail asked, 'What term describes the division of power between national and state governments?'

• Federalism

• Unitarism

• Confederalism

• Monarchy

In Mr. Jackson's history class, he asked, 'What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively called?'

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

During a history class, Ethan asked, "Which document, adopted by the UN in 1948, outlines fundamental human rights to be universally protected?"

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Geneva Convention

• Magna Carta

• Treaty of Versailles