Constitutional Framework

What is the definition of a limited government?

• A government with unlimited powers.

• A government whose powers are limited and given to them by the people.

• A government that controls all aspects of life.

• A government that is controlled by a single person.

In a democracy, who holds the powers of the government?

• Monarchs

• Military leaders

• Elected representatives

• Religious leaders

What is the concept of "Separation of Powers"?

• Division of power among different governmental branches.

• Concentration of power in a single branch of government.

• Sharing of power between the government and private sector.

• Elimination of power from all governmental branches.

Which of the following is NOT one of the branches involved in the Separation of Powers?

• Judiciary

• Legislature

• Executive

• Military

What is the primary purpose of the Separation of Powers?

• To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.

• To combine the powers of all branches into one.

• To eliminate the need for a government.

• To increase the power of the executive branch.

Which branch of government has the power to make the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

Which branch of government has the power to enforce the laws and policies?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Federal Branch

Which branch of government has the power to interpret the laws and administer justice?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To ensure that each branch of government has equal power

• To allow each branch to stop the other branches from abusing their power

• To create a hierarchy among the branches of government

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

What does judicial review allow the supreme court to do?

• Examine the actions of other branches to determine if they are constitutional

• Create new laws

• Enforce laws

• Amend the constitution