Government Pre-assessment

the system where each branch of government has certain powers over the other two is called...

• limited government
• Representative Democracy 
• checks and balances
• federalism 

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 
• President 

How is the number of representatives each state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives determined?

• It is determined by the population in each state 
• The largest states by land mass get the most representatives 
• By the Constitution, which specifies two representatives for each state.
• By each state according to their number of state legislators.

How is the number of Senators each state gets determined?

• By population based on the U.S. Census.
• The largest states by land mass get the most senators 
• Each state gets two senators.
• By each state according to their number of state legislators.

Why do we have a checks and balances system in place?

• To ensure the legislative branch has the most power 
• To ensure that one branch does not get too powerful over the other two.
• So that you can go to the bank and get your balance and use checks.
• To ensure the king of the United States remains loayl to the people 

What was a reason the Articles of Confederation failed as a government?

• The National government was too strong
• The States had too much power and acted like independence coutries 
• The executive branch was too powerful
• They were successful and still govern us today 

What Branch of Government enforces the laws and commands the military? (President)

• Legislative
• The States had too much power and acted like independence coutries 
• Judicial
• Executive 

What Branch of Government interprets the laws to make sure they are constitutional (Supreme Court)

• Judicial
• Executive
• Legislative
• Congress 

How is power separated in the United States government?

• Each law must deal with one issue at a time.
• The legislative, executive, and judicial branches share powers and each are held by different groups of people
• Congress must consult with the president before passing a law
• The legislative branch is chosen by the president 

What is an example of a check and balance?  

• Congress writes the laws and the President may veto them.
• The President enforces the laws.
• The constitution can be changed through the amendment process
• the legislative branch makes the laws