Exploring the Structure of Government in Florida Civics

The video is a review for the Florida Civics EOC, focusing on the structure and function of the U.S. government as outlined in the Constitution. It covers the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch, consisting of Congress, is responsible for making laws. The executive branch, led by the President, enforces laws and has various powers, including military and treaty-making. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets laws and has the power of judicial review. The video emphasizes checks and balances among the branches and concludes with additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary focus of SS 7.c 3.3 in the Florida Civics EOC?

• The structure and function of the U.S. government

• Modern political theories

• The judicial process in state courts

• The history of the U.S. Civil War

What type of legislative system does the U.S. have?

• Noncameral

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Tricameral

How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 2 years

What does the term 'bicameral' mean in the context of the U.S. Congress?

• Having two different voting systems

• Located in two different cities

• Operated by two different political parties

• Composed of two houses

Which branch of the U.S. government is primarily responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Bureaucratic

Who elects the President of the United States?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Popular vote

• The Electoral College

Which branch of government has the power to approve presidential appointments?

• Administrative

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the judicial branch?

• To elect the President

• To review laws' constitutionality

• To declare war

• To enforce laws

What established the power of judicial review?

• Roe vs. Wade

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

Which statement best describes the system of checks and balances?

• It gives all power to the legislative branch.

• It ensures no single branch can dominate the government.

• It allows each branch of government complete autonomy.

• It is only applicable in state governments.