Government and History Flashcard

Front

What is the name of the system that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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checks and balances

Front

Which TWO statements describe how the branches of government work together? Options: Each branch has a different job, and all three branches work independently. The checks and balances system means each branch responds to the actions of the other branches. The president controls all three branches. A separation of powers means each part of the government shares power equally.

Back

The checks and balances system means each branch responds to the actions of the other branches.

Front

True or False: The legislative branch has the most power according to our Founding Fathers.

Back

The power is shared! Evil Laugh

Front

True or False: The Great Compromise created three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Back

True

Front

True or False: The federal government and state government share the power to print money.

Back

false

Front

James Madison was a major leader at the ________________ where the constitution was debated and ratified.

Back

Constitutional Convention

Front

Which is an example of a federal power? Options: coin money, ratify amendments, conduct elections, make rules for the community

Back

coin money

Front

What impact did westward expansion have on the American Indians?

Back

changed their way of life

Front

Can the police search a teammate's house if a player found his watch missing after leaving his backpack on the bleachers during a soccer game?

Back

No, because the 4th Amendment protects people from searches without a warrant.

Front

The _ is a system that ensures that each branch of government has separate powers.

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Separation of Powers