Unit 2 Topic 2 Check For Understanding Assessment

This assignment will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of each branch of the federal government and test your knowledge of important civics vocabulary. Answer the constructed response question thoughtfully and select the best answer for each vocabulary word in the multiple-choice section.

Answer the following question in one or two paragraphs. Be sure to include specific details about each branch of the federal government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

What are the roles and responsibilities of each branch of the federal government?

Choose five Core Vocabulary words (constituent, congressional district, revenue, impeach, implied power, budget, appropriation, levy, oversight, hearing, “line of succession,” caucus, filibuster, cloture, bully pulpit, executive order, judiciary, appeal, brief, original jurisdiction, and judicial review) and write a paragraph using the words.

Choose the correct definition for each vocabulary word below.

What does it mean to impeach a government official?

What are implied powers?

What does it mean to levy a tax?

What is a hearing in the context of government?

What does the term bully pulpit refer to?

What does it mean to appeal a court decision?

What is a brief in the context of law?