Unit 2 chapter 1 review

What principle of the U.S. Constitution is shown in the diagram?

• federalism

• civic virtues

• separation of power

Which branch of government meets in the Capitol building?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Supreme Court

What do we call the building labeled Executive Branch?

• White House

• Capitol

• Supreme Court

• Independence Hall

Although Congress can make a law, the President can veto it. This is an example of____

• checks and balances

• civic virtues

Which statement describes the next step in how a bill becomes a law?

• The bill is written.

• The President signs it into law.

• It goes back to the committee and starts all over again.

Brianna learning about how people in her community are working to clean litter
             at local parks is an example of a citizen solving a current problem

• true

• false

Jane donating toys and clothes she no longer needs to a shelter that is helping
             a town after a natural disaster is an example of a citizen solving a current problem.

• true

• false

Gabriela visiting the mayor of her town and then tells her classmates about the  
             experience is an example of a citizen solving a current problem.

• true

• false

Michael speaking to the city council, and asking them to put a stop sign
            at a dangerous intersection is an example of a citizen solving a current problem.

• true

• false

Joey helping to pick up litter at his local playground is an example of a citizen helping to solve a current problem.

• true

• false