Unit 1 Government Review

Why was separation of powers created in the Constitution?

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• To make each branch work independently

• Making the laws is the same as enforcing the law.

• To allow Congress to pass any law.

Which branch of government has the power to veto a bill?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive and Judicial Branch

Why did the authors of the Constitution want to limit the power given to any one branch?

• To ensure that power rests with the president.

• To ensure the power rests with the people

• To make sure citizens were treated fairly.

• To make sure people kept the right to vote.

For which activity is the legislative branch of the United States Government responsible for?

• Interpreting the Constitution

• Punishing criminals

• Enforcing laws

• Making new laws.

What is the division of power called in which the Constitution divides the powers granted to the federal government among three branches?

• Separation of powers

• Popular sovereignty

• Rule of law

• Common good

Which is an example of checks and balances?

• Congress declares laws unconstitutional

• Congress enforces laws

• President has veto power

• Supreme Court writes laws.

Which level of government makes decisions for the United States of America?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• County Government

• City Government

Which of the following is an example of a federal power granted by the Constitution?

• To keep an army.

• To build schools

• To operate towns

• To produce electricity.

The leader of our country is the President. What is the title of the leader of our State?

• President

• Mayor

• Governor

• Judge

What is the highest court in our nation?

• State Supreme Court

• Criminal trial court

• Superior Court

• U.S. Supreme Court