Constitution limits, Presidential and Parliamentary Systems

What does the U.S. Constitution use to limit the power of government?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Eliminating the legislative branch

• Articulating the rights that are protected

• Granting unlimited power to the president

Where are the powers denied to the federal government specified?

• Article I, Section 9

• Article II, Section 4

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What is a disadvantage of the presidential system?

• The prime minister is not directly elected by voters

• Direct democracy is less prevalent

• Power struggles between parties make passing legislation more difficult

• There is a higher incentive to agree and make changes

What advantage does a parliamentary system have over a presidential system?

• It provides more protection against tyranny

• The prime minister is directly elected by voters

• The threat of losing majority power creates an incentive to agree and make changes

• There is more direct democracy in a parliamentary system

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the parliamentary system?

• It allows for a separation of powers

• The prime minister is not directly elected by voters

• Legislation is passed more easily

• There is less accountability to voters