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Legislative Branch

Matching
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a.
commerce power
b.
copyright
c.
indirect tax
d.
legal tender
e.
patent
 

 1. 
(2 points)
a charge levied by the government, first paid by one person, then passed on to another
 

 2. 
(2 points)
the exclusive legal right to copy, sell, or publish a piece of creative work
 

 3. 
(2 points)
a grant for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell new or improved inventions
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a.
bankruptcy
b.
elastic clause
c.
direct tax
d.
liberal constructionist
e.
strict constructionist
 

 4. 
(2 points)
a legal proceeding for distributing to creditors the assets of those unable to pay their debts
 

 5. 
(2 points)
a charge levied by the government, to be paid only by the person on whom it is imposed
 

 6. 
(2 points)
someone seeking to limit the powers of Congress to its expressed powers and only the most vital implied powers
 

Other
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term below in a sentence that shows the meaning of the term. Ensure that you use proper punctuation and neat handwriting.
 

 7. 
(2 points)
legal tender
 

 8. 
(2 points)
deficit financing
 

 9. 
(2 points)
naturalization
 

 10. 
(2 points)
pigeonholed
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
MAIN IDEAS
 

 11. 
(3 points)
The powers of Congress are affected by all of the following EXCEPT what the
a.
Constitution expressly says Congress may do.
b.
Constitution says only the States may do.
c.
States’ constitutions say Congress may do.
d.
Constitution is silent about.
 

 12. 
(3 points)
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court
a.
ruled the doctrine of implied powers to be unconstitutional.
b.
upheld the doctrine of implied powers.
c.
upheld the right of the State of Maryland to tax a federal agency.
d.
ruled the creation of a bank by Congress to be unconstitutional.
 

 13. 
(3 points)
The level of the nation's debt
a.
is limited by the Constitution.
b.
is always limited by Congress.
c.
is not limited by any government agency.
d.
may not exceed $10 billion.
 

 14. 
(3 points)
Since 1789, the expansion of power of the National Government has been caused by all of the following EXCEPT
a.
strict construction of the Constitution.
b.
liberal construction of the Constitution.
c.
technological advances.
d.
economic crises.
 

 15. 
(3 points)
According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?
a.
The House of Representatives
b.
the Vice President
c.
the Supreme Court
d.
State courts
 

 16. 
(3 points)
Which of the following nonlegislative powers may be exercised solely by the Senate?
a.
the power to propose constitutional amendments
b.
the power to elect a President if the electoral college fails to do so
c.
the power to approve or reject major presidential appointments
d.
the power to investigate the activities of public officials
 

 17. 
(3 points)
All the following expressed powers belong to Congress EXCEPT
a.
the power to declare war.
b.
the power to tax exports.
c.
the power to naturalize citizens.
d.
the power to raise an army.
 

 18. 
(3 points)
Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to
a.
act as the commander in chief.
b.
meet with foreign leaders.
c.
declare war.
d.
none of the above.
 

 19. 
(3 points)
All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote of
a.
the Senate.
b.
the House.
c.
both houses of Congress.
d.
the Supreme Court.
 

 20. 
(3 points)
Which of the following powers could Congress use to help protect American car makers from foreign competition?
a.
the currency power
b.
the power of eminent domain
c.
the power to borrow
d.
the power to tax
 

 21. 
(3 points)
Why did the Framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
a.
to empower Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers
b.
to limit congressional powers to those expressly stated in the Constitution
c.
to define the scope of the inherent powers of Congress
d.
to set forth those powers considered necessary to the States
 

 22. 
(3 points)
All the following are implied powers of Congress EXCEPT the power to
a.
set maximum work hours.
b.
restrict arms sales.
c.
fund education programs.
d.
censor radio and TV programs.
 

 23. 
(3 points)
All of the following war powers are granted to Congress EXCEPT the power to
a.
call forth the militia.
b.
declare war.
c.
raise and support a navy.
d.
appoint a commander in chief.
 
 
INTERPRETING GRAPHS AND POLITICAL CARTOONS
Use the graph and cartoon to answer the following questions.

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 24. 
(3 points)
Which of the following expenditures was greater than the expenditure on health?
a.
net interest on the public debt
b.
income security
c.
administration of justice
d.
international affairs
 

 25. 
(3 points)
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the cartoon?
a.
It is selfish to expect anything from the government.
b.
The government takes, but does not give.
c.
The government wants to meet your needs.
d.
Paying taxes is an enjoyable experience and brings out the best in people.
 

 26. 
(3 points)
The cartoon can best be described as a call to
a.
arms.
b.
patriotism.
c.
join an interest group.
d.
form a political party.
 

 27. 
(3 points)
The graph shows that the Federal Government spent the least amount of family tax dollars on
a.
veterans benefits.
b.
transportation.
c.
energy.
d.
income security.
 

 28. 
(3 points)
Which of the following groups was LEAST likely to have supported the Necessary and Proper Clause?
a.
the Framers
b.
the Supreme Court
c.
the Federalists
d.
the Anti-Federalists
 

 29. 
(3 points)
“President Clinton was convicted of charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in 1999.” This statement is
a.
true.
b.
false.
c.
true with regard to the charges, but false with regard to the date.
d.
none of the above.
 

 30. 
(3 points)
A proposed law to Congress is known as a/an
a.
Veto
c.
Rider
b.
Bill
d.
Amendment
 

Essay

After closely reading each item answer each using complete sentences, neat handwriting and proper punctuation.
 
 
CRITICAL THINKING
 

 31. 
(6 points)
Identifying Central Issues What purpose does the copyright and patent power serve?
 

 32. 
(14 points)
Propose a bill that is appropriate for school, which you want to see become law. Then briefly explain all the steps, in their correct sequence, involved in the process for it to reach the President. Assume that the bill begins in the House of Representatives, that the president will sign your bill, and that it becomes a law with only one trip through both houses of Congress. You may list the steps of the process.
 



 
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