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Generation Date: 12/19/2014
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Title: Grade 8 Blizzard Bag 2014-2015 Social Studies-Day 4
1. Because of the Constitutional principle of _______, the central government must share power
with local and state governments.
A. individual rights
B. popular sovereignty
C. checks and balances
D. federalism
2. After educating himself on the ideas and policies of both congressional candidates, Andrew
has decided he prefers one candidate over the other. What is the best way for Andrew to ensure
his chosen candidate gets elected?
A. He can educate himself on local public policies.
B. He can watch the local news every evening.
C. He can volunteer to work on the campaign.
D. He can remember to vote on election day.
3. Which passage from the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of checks and balances?
W. Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before
it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it,
but if not he shall return it.
X. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by
the People of the several States.
Y. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be
ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States.
Z. The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think
proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight
hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten
dollars for each Person.
A. Y
B. X
C. Z
D. W
4. Which of the following is an example of public opinion influencing public policy?
A.
innovations like the invention of the computer led to increased daily use of new
technologies
B. an attack on U.S. ships in Vietnam led Congress to give the president increased war powers
C.
increased support for the Civil Rights movement led to the adoption of legislation to
protect equality
D.
the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer led to more research of the human impact on the
environment
5. One reason the media’s influence has gotten stronger over the last 15 years is because of
A. free speech rights of journalists.
B. non-stop news coverage of events.
C. the weakening of the presidency.
D. the change in control of Congress.
6.
• Presidential veto power over congressional legislation
• Power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments
• Judicial review of congressional enactments
The policies in the box all work to make sure no one branch of the government becomes too
powerful. They are all part of the _______ system.
A. socialist
B. federal
C. legislative
D. checks and balances
7.
re-pub-li-can-ism
noun
1. belief in republic as political system: the belief that the supreme power of a country should
be vested in an electorate
The principle of republicanism is preserved by the Constitution because it grants citizens the
right to
A. practice any religion they choose.
B. bear arms.
C. vote for their leaders.
D. speak freely.
8. Which is an example of a cost associated with seeking political office?
A. Candidates must represent the voters in their areas.
B. Candidates must work to build relationships with the people.
C. Candidates must voice their opinions on issues.
D. Candidates must raise significant campaign funds.
9. Fiona and her friends have organized a weekly clean-up of the local parks. They paint over
graffiti, pick up litter, and build new swing sets. Which term best describes Fiona and her
friends?
A. political candidates
B. state representatives
C. special interest group
D. effective citizens
10. How did federalism limit the powers of government in the United States?
A.
It assured that power would not be abused by developing a central "watchdog" agency to
enforce the Constitution.
B. It created three branches of government.
C. It abolished all centralized government in favor of state rule.
It created two sovereigns, the state government and the federal government, which must
D.
share power.
11. The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose,
they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief
Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of
the Members present.
Because of the principle of _______, the Constitution states that Congress can impeach a sitting
President if he or she behaves in an unlawful manner.
A. separation of powers
B. republicanism
C. federalism
D. checks and balances
12. Which of the following facts is an example of the "separation of powers" Constitutional
principle?
A. The Bill of Rights protects the individual rights of individuals.
B. Each branch of the federal government has different responsibilities.
C. The Constitution provides for a strong central government and for state governments.
D. Amendments to the Constitution provide for term limits on the presidency.