1.9 separation of powers and checks&balances

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Which example illustrates the principle of checks and balances? Options: The Supreme Court interprets a federal law, The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress, The President confers with the members of the Cabinet, A case between citizens from different states is tried in federal court

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The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress

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Which constitutional principle do the following examples illustrate? -The President meets with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom -The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional -Congress passes a new environmental law

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separation of powers

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Why did the preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase "We the People"?

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to indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority

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Which constitutional principle is illustrated when the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, and the Senate must confirm the appointment?

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checks and balances

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Which statement best demonstrates the view of the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the Constitution? Options: The national government should take precedence over state governments and be the “supreme Law of the land.”, The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government., A strong national government will prevent another Shays’s Rebellion from occurring., State government should have some powers, but they must not be in opposition to those of the national government.

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The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government.

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Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?

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Checks and Balances

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The purpose of the system of checks and balances is to prevent

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any branch from becoming too powerful

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For example- veto power of the president, senate approval of treaties

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Checks and balances

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vetoes bills and returns them to Congress

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President

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hears disputes about laws

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Supreme Court