Federalism, Three Branches & Checks on Power — Drills · Grade 7 Social Studies
Chapter: Constitutional Government & Its LimitsWhat these drills covers
By the end of Federalism, Three Branches & Checks on Power you should be able to:
- I can describe what each branch does and the lever it holds on the others.
- I can explain federalism as a division of powers between two levels.
- I can explain why judicial review is not written in the Constitution.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: context, primary source, interpretation, federalism, checks and balances.
Problem 1
Name the three federal branches.
Answer and explanation
Legislative, executive, and judicial; their distinct responsibilities are connected through constitutional procedures.
Problem 2
What is one difference between a veto and a judicial decision?
Answer and explanation
A veto is an executive step in the legislative process; a judicial decision resolves a case within jurisdiction. They are not interchangeable actions.
Problem 3
Is New York State another branch of the federal government?
Answer and explanation
No. A state is part of the federal relationship, while legislative, executive, and judicial branches describe institutions within a governing level.
Problem 4
In the stipulated 30-member model, do 19 votes reach two-thirds?
Answer and explanation
No. Two-thirds of 30 is 20. Nineteen falls short under the supplied simplified assumptions.