MAP Social Studies 3

Question 1

How many chambers does the Missouri General Assembly have?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

The Missouri General Assembly is bicameral, with a Senate and a House of Representatives.

Question 2

What is the 'Missouri Plan'?

Accepted Answer

A merit-based way to choose certain judges

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

Answer

A veto lets the executive branch check the legislative branch.

Question 4

Which Supreme Court case set up the power of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Answer

Under federalism, power is divided between the national and state governments.

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test