Principles of Government - Federalism, Checks and Balances, and Separation of Powers

Principles of Government - Federalism, Checks and Balances, and Separation of Powers

by Olivia Landry

Multiple Choice

Which law is the Supreme Law of the Land and cannot be contradicted? Where is this stated?

• The Constitution; Article VI, The Supremacy Clause

• The Declaration of Independence; The Declaration of Rights

• The Constitution; Article IV, Full Faith and Credit Clause

• The Mayflower Compact; Article I

Multiple Choice

Which principle of government describes the sharing of power between the federal and fifty state governments?

• republicanism

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• checks and balances

Multiple Choice

Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.

• Implied Power

• Concurrent Powers

• Enumerated Powers

• Reserved Powers

Multiple Choice

Implied powers are -

• saved especially for the states.

• are "necessary and proper" for Congress to carry out its duties.

• specifically listed in the Constitution.

• shared powers with the states and federal government.

Multiple Choice

Powers that the federal and state governments share are -

• concurrent powers.

• implied powers.

• reserved powers.

• enumerated powers.

Multiple Choice

The powers of the state governments are called -

• concurrent powers.

• enumerated powers.

• reserved powers.

• implied powers.

​On the next several slides, you will read a power of the government. You will decide if the power belongs to the federal government, state government, or both.

Multiple Choice

Printing money is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Establishing courts are -

• Federal powers

• Concurrent powers

• State powers

Multiple Choice

Issuing driver's and marriage licenses are -

• Federal powers

• Concurrent powers

• State powers

Multiple Choice

Making treaties and dealing with foreign countries are -

• Federal powers

• Concurrent powers

• State powers

Multiple Choice

Collecting taxes is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Protecting public health and safety is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Declaring war is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Making rules about trade between states and nations is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Maintaining post offices is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Running public schools is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Providing police and emergency services is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Multiple Choice

Building roads is a -

• Federal power

• Concurrent power

• State power

Open Ended

Why do you think the Framers believed the federal system was the best possible one for our country?

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is explain in Article I of the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Which bodies make up the Legislative branch?

• The President and Vice President

• the Supreme Court

• Senate and House of Representatives

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is explained in Article II of the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• Pass laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

Multiple Choice

Who makes up the Judicial Branch?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• President and Vice President

• Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

The President can veto Congress's bill. This is an example -

• of how the legislative check the executive branch

• of how the executive branch checks on the legislative branch

• of how the judicial branch checks on the executive branch

Multiple Choice

Congress can override the president's veto with a 2/3 vote. This is an example of -

• the legislative checking on the executive

• the executive checking on the legislative

• the judicial checking on the legislative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the judicial branch checking on the executive branch?

• The President can appoint Supreme Court justices.

• The Senate approves the appointments the president makes.

• The Supreme Court can declare the president's action unconstitutional.

Open Ended

How does the system of checks and balances prevent corruption in the government?