LEAP - Louisiana Educational Assessment Program U.S. Government Structures Questions and Answers

Question 1

The U.S.
Congress passes a new bill concerning national highway funding.
The President, however, believes the bill is flawed and should not be enacted.
According to the system of checks and balances, what is the primary action the President can take?

Accepted Answer

Veto the bill, returning it to Congress.

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Declare the bill unconstitutional.

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Fire the members of Congress who voted for the bill.

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Order the Supreme Court to review the bill immediately.

Question 2

Which of the following powers is reserved for state governments rather than the federal government under the U.S. system of federalism?

Accepted Answer

Establishing and managing public school systems.

Answer

Declaring war on another country.

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Regulating commerce between states.

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Coining and printing money.

Question 3

A citizen believes a newly passed federal law infringes upon their constitutional rights. Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the law and determining if it violates the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Judicial Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Legislative Branch

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The Cabinet

Question 4

The United States Congress is a bicameral legislature, meaning it is composed of two chambers. What are these two chambers?

Accepted Answer

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Answer

The Supreme Court and the Senate

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The House of Commons and the House of Lords

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The Cabinet and the House of Representatives

Question 5

A journalist writes a news article criticizing a government official's actions. The official attempts to sue the journalist to stop the publication of such articles. Which constitutional amendment most directly protects the journalist's right to publish the story?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment

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The Fourth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

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The Second Amendment

Question 6

Which of the following services is typically the responsibility of a local (city or parish) government in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Operating local police and fire departments.

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Managing the U.S. Postal Service.

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Issuing state driver's licenses.

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Regulating trade between Louisiana and Texas.