MAP Social Studies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many chambers does the Missouri General Assembly have?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
The Missouri General Assembly is bicameral, with a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Question 2: What is the 'Missouri Plan'?
- A plan to build state highways
- A tax plan for public schools
- A merit-based way to choose certain judges (Correct answer)
- A plan to admit new states
Correct answer: A merit-based way to choose certain judges
Adopted in 1940, the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan picks judges through a commission, the governor's appointment, and later retention votes.
Question 3: When the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, which principle is shown?
- Federalism
- Popular sovereignty
- Judicial review
- Checks and balances (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Checks and balances
A veto lets the executive branch check the legislative branch.
Question 4: Which Supreme Court case set up the power of judicial review?
- Marbury v. Madison (Correct answer)
- Brown v. Board of Education
- Dred Scott v. Sandford
- Plessy v. Ferguson
Correct answer: Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison (1803) set up the Court's power to strike down laws that go against the Constitution.
Question 5: Sharing power between the national government and state governments is called what?
- Separation of powers
- Federalism (Correct answer)
- Limited government
- Republicanism
Correct answer: Federalism
Under federalism, power is divided between the national and state governments.
Question 6: Which right is protected by the First Amendment?
- The right to a speedy trial
- The right to bear arms
- Freedom of speech (Correct answer)
- Protection from unreasonable searches
Correct answer: Freedom of speech
The First Amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Question 7: Who is the head of the executive branch of Missouri's state government?
- The Governor (Correct answer)
- The Lieutenant Governor
- The Speaker of the House
- The Chief Justice
Correct answer: The Governor
The governor leads Missouri's executive branch and carries out state laws.
MAP Social Studies 3
How many chambers does the Missouri General Assembly have?