Analyzing political cartoons

Multiple Choice

This cartoon refers to which principle?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

Multiple Choice

The message of this cartoon could best be summarized as

• The Constitution divides power between the national and state governments.

• The executive branch has more control over the economy than the legislative branch has.

• The legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.

• The courts use the Fourteenth Amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the states.

Multiple Choice

Portraying the judges as referees refers to which concept?

• Due process of law

• Judicial Review

• Precedent

• Writ of Certiorari

Multiple Choice

Which topic is most related to this cartoon?

• Appeals

• Judicial Review

• Jurisdiction

• Writ of Certiorari

Multiple Choice

The message of this cartoon is best described as

• The judge is not respecting the limits of his authority.

• The Supreme Court limits the cases they hear.

• The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

• Checks and balances protect against tyranny.