Unit 3: Separation of Powers

What is a limited government?

• the government is not all - powerful, & can do only what the people say

• division of government into three branches: the legislative, executive & judicial

• describes a government in which the people rule

• system of government in which the power is divided & shared between the national & state governments

Why did the Founding Fathers replace the Articles of Confederation?

• Other countries were writing a Constitution at the time.

• George Washington demanded that the government be replaced.

• The government was weak and caused conflicts between states.

• The British conquered America again and set up a new government.

The Supreme Court can "check" the President and Congress by ____________________.

• Declaring a law or action unconstitutional

• saving money

• giving people jobs

• approving a treaty

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• 453

• 100

• 50

• 435

The Legislative Branch is bicameral, meaning it is made up of _____ houses.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What do we mean by "separation of powers?"

• The government is in charge of some things, but not all.

• Only 1 branch of the government has power.

• The government shares it's power with other parts such as the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch.

• The people have all the power in the U.S. and the government has no power.

What branch of government does Congress belong to?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

Congress is split into 2 houses, the _________________ and the _________________.

• Senate, House of Representatives

• Senate, President

• President, Supreme Court

• Supreme Court, House of Representatives

How many senators are there?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• 435

Who heads the Executive Branch?

• The President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• Ms. Deem