CE SOL Review #10

How did the authors of the Constitution prevent any one branch from abusing its power?

• by having 3 levels of government: nation, state, local

• by separation of powers and checks and balances

• by having courts/judges

• by having a president and not a king

Which of the following shows respect for the rights of others to an equal voice in government?

• voting

• joining a political party

• quietly listening to speakers with opposing views

• writing letters to the editor of a newspaper

The effort to change laws that effect how candidates pay for their campaign is know as -

• campaign donations.

• campaign advertising.

• campaign finance reform.

• campaign elections reform.

Where are the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government defined in the Constitution?

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The 14th Amendment

• Articles I, II, and III

Well, Rashaad, it's because there is -

• gold in the treasury.

• some government involvement in the economy.

• no government involvement.

• an historic precedent for it.

The person wearing this button has fulfilled a civic -

• registration.

• responsibility.

• duty.

• demonstration.

The development of political action committees (PACs) has come about because of -

• the shortage of oil and high cost of gasoline.

• the fear of terrorism.

• rising campaign costs.

• the influence of political cartoons.

Another characteristic of the U.S. Economy is -

• central ownership.

• decisions based on custom.

• competition.

• no consumer choices.

The method by which each one of the three branches of government is able to limit the power of the other two branches is know as the system of _________.

• diversity

• equal representation

• check and balances

• equal opportunity

Which of the following belongs in Box A?

• can override vetoes and impeach a President

• can appoint federal judges

• can veto acts of Congress

• can impeach federal judges