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Free Civics Lesson: The Creation of U.S. Democracy

101.01-EN: The Creation of American Democracy

The Thirteen Original Colonies

The Creation of U.S. Democracy

The U.S. Constitution

ELPS 101 Lesson 1: Mid-Lesson Quiz

How the United States is Governed

ELPS 101 Lesson 1: Final Quiz

101.02-EN: The Structure of the U.S. Federal Government: Checks and Balances

Introduction: Governmental Structure

ELPS 101 Lesson 2: Mid-Lesson Quiz

The Three Branches: Who, What, Where and When

Keeping the Balance: What a President Can Do and Cannot Do

The Executive Branch: More Than the President

Federal Agencies

ELPS 101 Lesson 2: Final Quiz

101.03-EN: The Legislative Branch

Recap: Governmental Structure

The Legislative Branch

ELPS 101 Lesson 3: Mid-Lesson Quiz

The House vs. Senate: Elected Officials

The House vs. Senate: Powers

The House vs. Senate: Characteristics

ELPS 101 Lesson 3: Final Quiz

101.04-EN: The Life Cycle of a Law

The Legislative Branch: Where the Magic Happens

The Life-Cycle of a Law

Summary: How Does a Bill Become a Law?

ELPS 101 Lesson 4: Final Quiz

101.05-EN: The Judicial Branch

The Third and Final Branch

The Supreme Court and the Lower Courts

ELPS 101 Lesson 5: Mid-Lesson Quiz

Judicial Order of Operations

ELPS 101 Lesson 5: Final Quiz

ELPS 101 Lesson 2: Final Quiz

Free Civics Lesson: The Creation of U.S. Democracy
101.02-EN: The Structure of the U.S. Federal Government: Checks and Balances
ELPS 101 Lesson 2: Final Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

1. How many branches make up the U.S. Government?

One
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2. What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

Create laws
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Carry out and enforce laws
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Interpret laws
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Declare laws unconstitutional
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Question 3 of 20

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3. Who heads the Executive Branch?

The Speaker of the House
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The Chief Justice
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The President
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The Vice President
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Question 4 of 20

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4. How often is the President elected?

Every two years
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Every four years
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Every six years
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Every eight years
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question

5. What is the primary role of the President?

Make laws
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Create treaties
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Enforce laws
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

6. Federal agencies are often created to focus on specific areas. Which of the following is an example of a federal agency?

The Supreme Court
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The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
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The U.S. Senate
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The Department of Justice
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question

7. What is one of the Vice President’s responsibilities?

Make laws
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Cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate
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Lead the military
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Sign bills into law
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question

8. What is the role of the President in the military?

Create military policy
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Declare war
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Lead the military directly
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Serve as Commander-in-Chief
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question

9. Who appoints (not votes in, but nominates) the members of the Cabinet?

The President
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The Senate
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The House of Representatives
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The Supreme Court
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Question 10 of 20

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10. How are Cabinet members confirmed?

Voted in by the Senate
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Elected by Congress
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

11. Which of the following is a power of the President?

Declare war without Congressional approval
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Appoint Cabinet members with Senate confirmation
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Control the federal budget without Congressional oversight
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Interpret laws passed by Congress
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12. What power do Federal Agencies have?

Create regulations with the force of law
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Declare laws unconstitutional
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Choose Supreme Court Justices
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Control the military
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13. What is the President’s power regarding treaties?

Unilaterally sign treaties
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Reject treaties proposed by Congress
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Ignore treaties
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Negotiate treaties with Senate approval
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14. Question

14. Which of the following can the President not do?

Make laws
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Veto bills
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Appoint ambassadors
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Sign treaties
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15. Who approves the federal spending decisions made by the President?

The Senate
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The House of Representatives
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The President him or herself
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Congress
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Question 16 of 20

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16. What is the process by which the President withholds funds approved by Congress called?

Impoundment
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Veto
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Executive order
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Filibuster
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17. Question

17. What is one thing the President cannot do?

Veto bills
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Negotiate treaties
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Declare war
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Grant pardons
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Question 18 of 20

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18. How many executive departments are part of the Cabinet?

10
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12
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15
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18
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19. What is the function of the Cabinet?

Lead the military
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Represent the U.S. in foreign countries
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Advise the President on their area of expertise
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Create laws
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

20. What does the term “checks and balances” refer to?

Power is shared equally among the three branches
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No one person or branch holds all of the power
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The President has unlimited power
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The President’s powers are not limited
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