A system of checks and balances was included in the United States Constitution because the authors were concerned about

(a) one branch of government becoming too strong

(b) the states having too much power

(c) the people having a voice in government

(d) the military gaining control of the United States

Separation of powers means that

D) The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups

A) The House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.

B) The national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.

C) Powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the states

Concurrent powers are those that are

exercised simultaneously by the National and State government

exercised by the National government

exercised by the State government

exercised by local and the federal government

What are enumerated Powers?

Powers that belong exclusively to the federal government

Powers that belong to the state and federal government.

Powers that belong to the judicial branch

Powers that belong exclusively to the state governments

The following are examples of reserved powers.

The power to establish schools and maintain them

Reviewing laws passed by Congress, or states.

To establish lower courts both at the state and federal level

Powers retained by the states such as the power to pass marriage laws

Powers retained by the states such as the power to print money

Powers reserved for the federal government such as the power to regulate trade within a state.

Powers reserved fo the federal government such as the power to tax.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Legislative Branch's powers over the other two branches?

Approve the nominations of Federal Judges

The Judicial Branch has the power to -

Declare laws & Presidential acts unconstitutional

Impeach President & members of Congress

What is required for a change in the constitution?

the vote of two-thirds of both houses of Congress

two-thirds of thestate legislatures asking for a special convention on the amendment.

Ratification of anamendment requires approval by three-fourths of the states.

What does the “elastic clause” (Article I, Section 8) do?

It allows Congress to make laws that are needed at the time.

It limits the powers of Congress to those expressed in the Constitution.

It allows Congress to check the President's power

limits the executing all the powers of government.

In what way did the 1803 decision by Chief Justice John Marshall expand the powers of the Supreme Court when striking down an act of Congress in the case of Marbury v. Madison.

In that decision, the Court defined its right to determine whether a law violates the Constitution.

It established that the Supreme Court can check powers of Marbury.

The Court nullified the concept of judicial review.

John Marshall became the first chief justice.

What is implied powers.

meaning powers not specifically defined in the Constitution.

Powers that were meant to be included in the Constitution but were not

Powers expressed for the Executive Branch.

The process of amending the Constitution

What is Judicial Review?

The process of reviewing acts from the president or laws passed by Congress, the states or local governments

The process of amending the Constitution

something not mentioned in the Constitution,

What are the two primary functions of Congress:

to make the nation’s laws and to control government spending.

to balance the power of the executive branch

to balance the power of the judicial branch

Congress acts as a watchdog over executive branch, monitoring its actions and investigating possible abuses of power. What role does the House of Representatives play?

To impeach the federal official.

finding the accused guilty of abusing power

All of the following except this are basic steps of how a bill becomes a law

The President will always approve a bill to become law

Committees of selected members evaluate proposed legislation.

if not rejected outright, the committee may hold public hearings before presenting to the full Senate or House of Representatives

After debate the billmay be passed, rejected, or returned to committee for further changes.

As Commander in Chief the president can do all of the following except.

offer assistance in crisis situations at home

offer assistance in crisis situations abroad.

What can happen if an appeals federal court disagrees with the lower courts decision?

it can either overturn the verdict or order a retrial.

They will always force a retrial

The United States has 14 appeals courts.

it can overturn the lower courts decision.

With the power of Judicial Review the Supreme Court can do all of the following except?

Force Congress to make a new law

examine the laws and actions of local, state, and national governments

cancel the laws or executive actions if they violate the Constitution

Goals of the Consitution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which principal in the US Constitution most closely reflects the concept of democracy?

Presidential elections must be held every four years

the President is required to inform Congress about the State of the Union

People ae the main source of all government powers

the govrnment must provide free public education

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Separation of powers and federalism are constitutional principles that

increase the power of the federal government at the expense of state powers

settle disputes between state and national officials

ensure legislative and executive equality

establish limits on the powers of the US government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

State governments have the power to pass marriage laws in their states

republicanism

federalism

seperation of powers

popular sovereignty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

the government is by the consent of the governed

checks and balances

federalism

popular sovereignty

democracy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

more than 900 state laws have been struck down by the courts

seperation of powers

checks and balances

law and order

federalism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Both the national and state governments can impose taxes

federalism

IRS

republicanism

checks and balances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?

(a) Cabinet members are appointed by the president.

(b) Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.

(c) The national government coins money, but states cannot.

(d) The president can negotiate treaties, but the Senate has the power to ratify them.

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Which principal in the US Constitution most closely reflects the concept of democracy?

Separation of powers and federalism are constitutional principles that

State governments have the power to pass marriage laws in their states

the government is by the consent of the governed

more than 900 state laws have been struck down by the courts

Both the national and state governments can impose taxes

Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?

A system of checks and balances was included in the United States Constitution because the authors were concerned about

Separation of powers means that

This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws.

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