Unit 3 Review Questions.

Unit 3 Review Questions

property The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings
Close to home, nearby, related to a city Small group of people elected to make laws for and run the government of the county To take legal action against someone in court Small group of people elected to make laws and run a city’s government A part of a state that elects on state representative or state senator

The Maryland legislature is called:
The General Assembly Congress The Legislature All of the above

What happens if a state passes a law that does not fit the Constitution?
Nothing happens; the state can keep the law The law is declared unconstitutional The President vetoes the law All of the above

In what ways does a state protect its people?
Health Safety Well-being All of the above

prosecute The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings

Maryland decides no one can drive faster than 55 mph on the highway
Maryland decides no one can drive faster than 55 mph on the highway. Can Maryland make this law? Yes No Maybe

Suppose many people/constituents thing that a state senator is doing a bad job and want to take him out of office early (fire him). They can do this through a: initiative referendum recall All of the above

city council The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings

When someone does something bad, they are arrested by the police
When someone does something bad, they are arrested by the police. Who takes that person to court for trial? Assessor District attorney Mayor City manager All of the above

district The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings

In order to find out how much tax I must pay on my house, an _______________ comes out and assesses the property to find out how much it is worth. Assessor District attorney Mayor City manager All of the above

The person elected by the people to run a city:
Assessor District attorney Mayor City manager All of the above

Suppose people in a state want a new law about drunk drivers
Suppose people in a state want a new law about drunk drivers. They write a proposal (write the idea down) and get other constituents/people to sign the paper. This is called an: initiative referendum recall All of the above

Maryland decides to put a picture of a crab on all $20 bills
Maryland decides to put a picture of a crab on all $20 bills. Can Maryland do this? Yes No Maybe

bill The meetings of Congress More than half
An idea for new laws that is written down and voted on A group that studies the same problems every year The people who elect a person to work in the government A group that meets to study problems and find ways to solve the problems

local The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings

How many members does The Senate have?
6 50 100 435 All of the above

The person hired by a city council/board to run a city:
Assessor District attorney Mayor City manager All of the above

What is the major difference between a city council and a city commission?
They are the same except commissioners usually also head a city department There is no difference One has more power than the other All of the above

majority The meetings of Congress More than half

Playing really loud music and bothering your neighbors is an example of:
disturbing the peace trespassing vandalism All of the above

session The meetings of Congress More than half

Local laws protect: People Property All of the above

county board The things that someone owns, such as land or buildings

_____________________ help people in need.
Community services office Community groups Local government departments All of the above

Suppose the people in a state want to stop a bill that raises taxes
Suppose the people in a state want to stop a bill that raises taxes. People who want to stop the bill sign their name on a piece of paper called a ________________ petition. If they get enough signatures, they will get to vote on the bill. initiative referendum recall All of the above

Breaking the windows on someone’s car is an example of:

How many votes does each member in Congress have?

Walking on someone’s yard without their permission is an example of:

constituents The meetings of Congress More than half

The House of Representatives is also called:
The Lower House The Upper House Both A and B All of the above

The leader of The Senate is called the:
Majority President Pro tempore Speaker All of the above

The leader of The House of Representatives is called the:
Majority President Pro tempore Speaker All of the above

How many members does The House of Representatives have?

committee The meetings of Congress More than half

standing committee The meetings of Congress More than half

The Senate is also called:
The House The Lower House The Upper House Both A and B All of the above

Who becomes the U.S. president if both the president and the vice president die?
Pro tempore The President of the Senate The Speaker of the House The U.S. people vote again to get a new president All of the above

Who is the technical leader of The Senate?
A Senator Pro tempore The majority The Vice-President of the U.S. All of the above

Who is the substitute leader of The Senate
A Senator Pro tempore The majority The Vice- President of the U.S. All of the above

Before committee’s decide on a law, they:
Gather/get many facts Listen to people Talk about it All of the Above

The President of the Senate only votes:
When he/she feels like it When it is a serious bill When there is a tie All of the Above

All federal laws start in:
a. Congress b. The Executive Branch c. The Supreme Court d. All of the above

Floor leader Laws that are made, another word for bill
The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress

In the case of McCulloch v
In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, why did McCulloch and the federal government win? Checks and Balances Separation of Powers The Elastic Clause All of the Above

Who is the assistant to the majority and minority leaders?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

Conference committee Laws that are made, another word for bill

A Standing Committee: Never changes Always talks about the same topic
Goes away after a year Meets every year A, B, D All of the Above

All laws start with an: a. A law b. Idea c. The Senate
d. All of the above

How much of their state do Representatives represent?
A district All of it Half All of the above

testify Laws that are made, another word for bill

In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, Maryland was upset because:
Congress set up a federal bank Maryland thought Congress should borrow more money Congress put too much tax on Maryland All of the Above

What is the last thing that happens before a bill becomes a law?
a. The House of Representatives votes b. The President signs the bill c. The Senate votes d. All of the above

legislation Laws that are made, another word for bill

How long do members of the House of Representatives serve?
1 year 2 years 6 years 10 years All of the above

Congress can override a president’s veto by:
a. 2/3 vote b. Going to the Supreme Court c. They can’t override the president’s veto d. All of the above

Committees meet to: Do the day-to-day work of Congress Solve problems
Study laws/bills All of the above

whip Laws that are made, another word for bill

Which of the following are ways you can be involved in your local government:
Voting Talking to your council member Attending or speaking at council meetings Signing petitions All of the above

How many years is a Senator’s term?
All of the above

When does Congress start its sessions?
August January July March All of the above

Which type of law MUST start in the House of Representatives?
a. Army laws b. Budget laws c. Farming laws d. All of the above

Presiding officer Laws that are made, another word for bill

Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?

Why does the government make laws to limit our rights?
To protect other people’s rights Because the government is too controlling Because the people in office want too much power All of the above

An amendment to a bill is:
a. A part of the bill no one likes b. A problem with the bill c. An addition to the bill d. All of the above

subcommittee Laws that are made, another word for bill

Why does the House have more members than the Senate?
The House has different numbers of representatives based on how many people live in each state The House is bigger The Senate doesn’t want too many people All of the Above

Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?

A filibuster is: a. When some talks and talks to kill a bill
b. When someone votes to stop talking c. When a bill becomes a law d. All of the above

If the president doesn’t sign a bill, after 10 days, while congress is still in session:
a. The bill dies b. The bill becomes a law c. Congress votes again d. All of the above

Filibusters only happen in the:
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. States d. Supreme Court e. All of the above

How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster?
c. 3/5 d. All of the above

A lobbyist is: a. An assistant to the president
b. Someone who works for a group to get laws passed or stopped c. The leader in the senate d. All of the above

A lobbyist can’t a. Give congressmen/women money b. Go to congress
c. Take people out to dinner d. All of the above

Minority and majority leaders:
a. Decide how and when a bill will be considered b. Plan how the debate will go c. Make sure each side gets a fair hearing of its position d. All of the Above

What created two parts of Congress instead of one?
Checks and Balances The Great Compromise The Separation of Powers All of the Above

Use the word box below to write the steps to making a bill become a law in order:
Conference Committee The Debate Introduce the bill The Committee Stage The President signs the bill Go to the other house

Conference Committee The Debate Introduce the bill The Committee Stage The President signs the bill Go to the other house 1. Introduce the Bill 2. The Committee State 3. The Debate 4. Go to the other house 5. Conference committee 6. The President signs the bill

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