This page shows a list of test questions in the American Government public release collection at MSDE. American Government
Unit "The Executive Branch," Topic "Structure and Powers of the Executive"
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Which of these is a responsibility of Maryland's state government?
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Which of these principles of government is demonstrated when the governor of Maryland vetoes a bill?
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When flooding occurs in Maryland, which of the following actions could the governor take immediately to preserve order and ensure the safety of citizens?
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The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities [military conflicts] . . . and after every such introduction shall consult regularly with the Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in hostilities. . . .
The War Powers Act of 1973
Based on the excerpt, the War Powers Act was most likely issued in response to
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The governor of Maryland is empowered to maintain order during state emergencies such as natural disasters or public rioting.
- Describe actions the governor might take in these situations.
- Do you think the governor should have these powers in emergencies? Explain why or why not.
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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Read the quotation below.
“Americans are free . . . to disagree with the law but not to disobey it. For in a government of laws and not of men, no man, however prominent or powerful, and no mob however unruly or boisterous, is entitled to defy a court of law.”
President John F. Kennedy
The quotation above most directly supports presidential actions that
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Governments sometimes make rules that restrict their employees from speaking to the press about their jobs.
- Explain which rights this rule might violate.
- Should governments be permitted to restrict their employees from speaking to the press about their jobs? Explain why or why not.
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Read the news headline below.
Based on the headline, which of these is a purpose of this action?
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Which body must approve the President’s Cabinet appointments?
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In 1942, an executive order and an act of Congress gave the military the power to move Japanese Americans from the West Coast. Japanese Americans were sent to internment (detention) camps in other parts of the country.
- Describe how these government decisions violated the constitutional protections of United States citizens' basic rights.
- Do you believe the government is justified in restricting rights during a crisis? Why or why not?
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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Which headline illustrates a power of local government?