American Gov: Unit 2: Legislative Branch Sum Assessment review

Who has the power to enact laws in the United States?

• A. the Congress

• B. the Cabinet

• C. the President

• D. The Supreme Court

Which of the following is a component of the United States Congress?

• A. The Vice President

• B. The Secretary of State

• C. The Senate

• D. The Federal Reserve

Lily is studying the political institutions in Maryland and wants to know which one is most like the United States Congress. Which institution should she consider?

• A. the State Archives

• B. the trial court

• C. the Court of Appeals of Maryland

• D. the Maryland General Assembly

If teachers in Baltimore City wanted to modify the education requirements graduating seniors, what would be their most effective approach?

• A. Conducting a survey among Maryland teaching professionals

• B. Partnering with other schools in Maryland

• C. Publishing articles in Maryland education journals

• D. Lobbying the Maryland General Assembly

What is the most effective method for a group of students to impact a proposed law that would increase the legal voting age?

• A. Organizing a community protest

• B. Sending letters to international organizations

• C. Filing a lawsuit in a local court

• D. Participating in a public policy forum

6. Over the past fifty years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the South and the West. As a result of this population shift, the South and the West have gained influence in:

• A. the House of Representatives
• B. the Supreme Court
• C. the Maryland General Assembly
• D. the State Department

Which of the following best describes a key distinction between political parties and interest groups?

• A. Political parties nominate candidates for elections, while interest groups endorse candidates

• B. Political parties focus on a single issue, while interest groups address multiple issues

• C. Political parties are primarily concerned with influencing public policy, while interest groups aim to win elections

• D. Political parties are formed to support specific legislation, while interest groups are formed to support specific candidates

8. Which of these is a responsibility of the Maryland General Assembly?

• A. approving the annual state budget
• B. supervising the Maryland State Police
• C. reviewing criminal case appeals
• D. vetoing unpopular laws

What is a potential benefit of implementing a system of open primaries?

• A. It would reduce the number of candidates in the general election

• B. It would allow for more diverse political viewpoints in the primaries

• C. It would increase the power of political parties in candidate selection

• D. It would decrease voter turnout in the general election

Which principle of government is demonstrated by the requirement that members of the state legislature are chosen by voters in their respective districts?

• A. checks and balances

• B. representative democracy

• C. popular sovereignty

• D. rule of law