Separation of Powers + Bill of Rights

In regard to Separation of Powers, the constitution designates the power to ________________ to the Legislative Branch.

• execute / carry out laws

• create laws / legislate

• judicial review

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"Checks and Balances" refers to the idea that each branch of government has their own individual role that distinguishes them from the other branches.

• True as a turtle!

• FAKE NEWS!!!

The POTUS made a treaty with North Korea allowing them access to our military secrets! What is an example of a check on this action?

• The SCOTUS can create a law nullifying the action

• The state legislatures can block the action

• Congress can reject the treaty!

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Which of the framers of the constitution played the largest role in creating a system of checks and balances?

• Teddy Swollsevelt

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

• James Madison

Which one of these pictures describes the special power granted to the executive branch?

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What was the name of the first failed government we attempted?

• The Magna Carta

• Mr. Holland's Opus

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

There are (a)   members in congress total.

Senators serve ____ year terms.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Checks and balances: Congress creates a law and it passes both houses. However, this law is very unpopular with the American people. Who has checks on congress?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• Both the Executive and the Judicial branch

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