Constitution/Federalism

Open Ended

How do checks and balances contribute to compromise and conflict within the federal government?

Multiple Choice

Why is the system of checks and balances important in a federal government?

• It prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

• It allows the President to make all decisions

• It eliminates the need for compromise

• It ensures that only Congress has authority

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of checks and balances helps prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are shared powers between federal and state governments?

• To coin money

• To establish courts

• To regulate marriages

• To declare war

Open Ended

Describe two advantages of dividing power between the federal government and state governments, as outlined in the principle of federalism.

Multiple Choice

What is one example of a check that Congress has over the President?

• Congress can veto bills passed by the President

• Congress can impeach a federal official

• Congress can reject presidential appointees

• Congress can rule executive acts unconstitutional

Open Ended

How do the checks and balances system help prevent any one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful?