Tree W48 Separation of Power

Multiple Choice

Why is the concept of separation of powers important in a federal system like that of the United States?

• It prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• It allows the president to make all decisions.

• It eliminates the need for state governments.

• It ensures only the judicial branch has authority.

Multiple Choice

Discuss how the President can influence the judicial branch.

• By making laws

• By appointing federal justice.

• By interpreting laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Analyze how the judicial branch can check the powers of the legislative branch.

• By vetoing bills

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By appointing new legislators

• By enforcing laws

Multiple Choice

How do the powers of the US Federal Government and State Governments differ according to the Constitution?

• Federal Government controls all aspects of law.

• State Governments have no independent powers.

• Federal Government has powers specifically stated in the Constitution, while states control areas not specified.

• Both Federal and State Governments share all powers equally.

Match

Match the number with the correct houses of congress.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Total number

435

100

535

• 435

• 100

• 535

Multiple Choice

Who is the person in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Attorney General
• The president
• Secretary of Defense

Multiple Choice

What branch is Congress?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Democratic Party

Multiple Choice

What does this web show?

• Enumerated (expressed) powers

• Branches of government

• System of checks and balances

• Levels of government

Multiple Choice

What role is in charge of the military?

• Chief of State
• Commander in Chief
• Chief of Party
• Chief of Armed Forces

Multiple Choice

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Citizens of the United States
• The President
• Congress
• Nine Judges