Chapter 8 Quizizz Review

The system established to maintain a balance of power between the three branches of government is called 

• checks and balances

• equilibrium

• separation of powers

• veto and override system

For an amendment to be ratified, it must be approved by what fraction of the states?

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 3/4

• 9/10

The Americans formed a republic, a government in which people rule through

• appointed representatives

• council of representatives

• elected representatives

• popular vote

The Constitution is based on how many key principles ?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

True or False: If a state law contradicts a federal law, the federal law prevails

• True

• False

A person who was born in another country can become a U.S. citizen through 

• House approval

• naturalization

• Senate approval

• emigraion

Which is not an example of a duty of Americans

• pay taxes

• defend the country

• obey the law

• vote

There are no term limits for

• senators only

• both senators and state representatives

• state representatives only

• the President

How many justices make up the Supreme Court ?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 12

A states number of representatives may increase or decrease depending on changes to the 

• economy

• electoral college

• population

• number of senators