
Unit 2: Interactions among the branches of government

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9th - 12th Grade
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Randall Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "due process of law?"
Government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules
Government must not enact too many laws or regulations.
Office holders and officials must be bound by the laws.
The process of citizens following the law.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Constitution provide for two separate court systems?
to establish the federal court system as having more power than State courts
to keep the federal court system from being overwhelmed
to strengthen the balance of power between the three branches of Federal Government
to maintain a balance of power between the Federal Government and the States
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The only official task of the vice-president is to
advise the president in foreign affairs
serve as the president's good will ambassador to other countries
preside over the Senate and to vote in case of a tie
chair government commissions at the President's request
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in action in the United States government?
The voters at the state level elect a governor from a party other than the president’s.
The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress
The president issues an executive order that freezes federal government hiring
The voters reject the status quo and elect all new members of Congress
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Commands the armed forces.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
All 3 branches
Executive Branch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can declare a law unconstitutional.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
All 3 branches
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hamilton mean when he made the following statement?
“Laws are a dead letter without courts to expound and define their true meaning and operation.” —Alexander Hamilton
For laws to be effective, there must be courts to make them known to citizens consistently.
Laws that are not obeyed should be enforced by the courts.
For laws to be effective, there must be courts to interpret them consistently.
Laws that are not obeyed should be repealed by the courts.
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