1.9 Limits from the US Constitution

What concept does the U.S. Constitution employ to limit government power?

• Theocratic rule

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Limited government

Which of the following best describes the separation of powers?

• The consolidation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers in one body.

• The power of the government to enforce laws without judicial review.

• The ability of state governments to veto federal legislation.

• The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

How does the system of checks and balances work?

• By allowing the citizens to vote on every law.

• By allowing the President to make all legislative decisions.

• Through each branch of government having some measure of influence over the other branches and being able to check their actions.

• By giving the judicial branch the ultimate power over both legislative and executive branches.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• Congress passes all laws without review.

• The Supreme Court declares itself the only interpreter of the Constitution.

• The President enacts laws without Congressional approval.

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress.

What influence has the U.S. Constitution had on the development of other governments?

• It has inspired the incorporation of separation of powers and checks and balances in other nations.

• It has discouraged the use of written constitutions.

• It has led to the universal adoption of theocratic governance.

• It has promoted the idea of a single governmental body holding all power.

The ​ (a)   is the basic guidelines and rules for our government.

• U.S. Constitution
• Judicial
• Bill of Rights
• Executive

True/False:

The Constitution is known as the “supreme Law of the Land,” which means that a state's constitution, laws, and judicial decisions must agree with the Constitution.

• True

• False

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

How can the Judicial branch check the powers of the Legislative branch?

• By vetoing laws

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By impeaching members

• By proposing new laws