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Self-Pace: Constitutional Limits on Governmental Power

Self-Pace: Constitutional Limits on Governmental Power

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Social Studies

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7th Grade

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34 Slides • 14 Questions

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Which of the following best describes the significance of constitutional limits on governmental power?

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They prevent any one branch or leader from becoming too powerful.

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They allow the government to act without restrictions.

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They eliminate the need for laws and courts.

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They guarantee that only leaders have rights.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are branches of government defined by the U.S. Constitution?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Military

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Multiple Choice

How many amendments, including the Bill of Rights, have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

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10

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27

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Fill in the Blank

The three branches of the U.S. government are the Legislative, Executive, and ___.

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Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

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To divide government roles among three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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To allow the president to control all branches.

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To ensure the Supreme Court makes all laws.

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To combine all powers into one branch.

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Multiple Choice

According to the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to declare war?

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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Congress

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The Vice President

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Open Ended

How does the concept of separation of powers differ from checks and balances?

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Fill in the Blank

Congress can override a presidential veto with a ___ majority.

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Multiple Choice

Who must confirm the President’s appointments and treaties according to Article II of the Constitution?

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The House of Representatives

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The Supreme Court

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The Senate

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The Cabinet

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Multiple Choice

What is judicial review?

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The power of the courts to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional

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The power of Congress to override a veto

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The power of the President to appoint justices

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The power of the Senate to confirm treaties

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of the three branches of government according to the diagram?

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Enforce the laws

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Create laws

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Interpret the laws

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Approve executive orders

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of separation of powers and checks and balances in the U.S. government?

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To ensure that no branch of government abuses its power

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To allow the President to make all laws

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To give Congress unlimited authority

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To let the courts override all other branches

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Multiple Choice

What does the principle of 'Rule of Law' mean according to the Constitution?

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All citizens, including the government, are accountable to the law

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Only government officials must follow the law

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Laws apply only to citizens, not the government

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The President is above the law

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Checks and Balances' as outlined under Constitutional Limits?

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A system where each branch of government can limit the power of the others

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The division of government into three branches

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Rights every person has, inspired by John Locke

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A fair legal system that protects people's rights

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