Unit 2: Interactions among the branches of government

Unit 2: Interactions among the branches of government

9th - 12th Grade

28 Qs

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Unit 2: Interactions among the branches of government

Unit 2: Interactions among the branches of government

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Randall Morris

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28 questions

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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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