11/07 Assignment

The writers of the Constitution believed that the powers of the government should be -

• unlimited

• limited

True or False: The United States government has unlimited power and can do whatever it wants.

• True

• False

What is a republican form of government?

• a government in which one person rules for as along as they want

• a type of government ruled by religious leaders

• a democratic government chosen by the people

In a republic, who makes the decisions?

• a king

• elected representatives

• toddlers

Who holds supreme power according to the Constitution?

• the people

• the president

• the judges

How do people exercise their power in government?

• by complaining

• by disobeying laws

• by voting for representatives

What is federalism?

• power in government is divided between the national and state governments

• The individual rights that people are given

• the idea that the people rule in a republic

What are the 3 branches of government?

• mayflower compact, virginia house of burgesses, and jamestown

• executive, judicial, and legislative

• concurrent, enumerated, and reserved

How many branches of government did the United State have with the AOC (Articles of Confederation)?

• 5

• 89

• 1

• 3

What is meant by separation of powers?

• the power of government is divided into 3 branches

• the people exercise their power by voting

• the branches balance and check each other