Unit 1 Test Review

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States, and how does it influence the legal system?

• The Declaration of Independence; it sets the foundation for all laws.

• The Constitution; it establishes the framework for government and laws.

• The Bill of Rights; it guarantees individual freedoms.

• The Articles of Confederation; it outlines the original government structure.

Analyze the role of the President of the United States in the executive branch and discuss how long the current president has served.

• The President leads the legislative branch; the current president has served for 2 years.

• The President leads the executive branch; the current president has served for 3 years.

• The President leads the executive branch; the current president has started serving his term this year.

• The President leads the executive branch; the current president has served for 4 years.

Evaluate the role of the Governor of Texas in the executive branch and determine how long the current governor has served.

• The Governor leads the legislative branch; the current governor has served for 5 years.

• The Governor leads the executive branch; the current governor has served for 7 years.

• The Governor leads the judicial branch; the current governor has served for 3 years.

• The Governor leads the executive branch; the current governor has served for 14 years.

Discuss the historical context and significance of the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

• It was created in 1776 to declare independence from Britain.

• It was created in 1787 to establish a new government framework.

• It was created in 1800 to end the Civil War.

• It was created in 1791 to add the Bill of Rights.

Identify the country where Harlingen is located and explain its geographical significance.

• United States; it is a major port city in the Gulf of America

• Mexico; it is a cultural hub.

• United States; it is near the southern border.

• Cameron; it is near the southern border.

• United States; it is near the central border.

Analyze the concept of Judicial Review and its impact on the balance of power in the U.S. government.

• It allows Congress to review laws; it strengthens legislative power.

• It allows the President to veto laws; it strengthens executive power.

• It allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional; it balances power.

• It allows states to nullify federal laws; it weakens federal power.

Examine the purpose and components of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.

• It outlines the structure of government; it includes 10 articles.

• It lists individual freedoms; it includes 10 amendments.

• It describes state powers; it includes 12 amendments.

• It defines federal powers; it includes 8 articles.

Interpret the role of Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution and its effect on the legislative branch.

• It establishes the executive branch; it outlines presidential powers.

• It establishes the judicial branch; it defines court structures.

• It establishes the legislative branch; it outlines Congress's powers.

• It establishes state powers; it defines state responsibilities.

Analyze the function of Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution and its impact on the executive branch.

• It establishes the legislative branch; it outlines Congress's powers.

• It establishes the executive branch; it defines presidential powers.

• It establishes the judicial branch; it outlines court structures.

• It establishes state powers; it defines state responsibilities.

Evaluate the significance of Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution in shaping the judicial branch.

• It establishes the legislative branch; it outlines Congress's powers.

• It establishes the executive branch; it defines presidential powers.

• It establishes the judicial branch; it outlines court structures.

• It establishes state powers; it defines state responsibilities.