By establishing a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government, what did the writers of the Constitution hope to avoid?

Quiz on the Constitution

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World Languages
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5th Grade
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Ivan Vecina Ibanez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Right to jury trials
Imbalance of power
Separation of power
Growth of political parties
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is referred to as the Father of the U.S. Constitution?
George Mason
James Madison
Both
Neither
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who served as a Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
George Mason
Both
Neither
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?
To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free
To declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent
To create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans
To establish a strong federal government that rules over Americans living in the states
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first African American President of the U.S.?
Barack Obama
Joseph Biden
Both
Neither
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who serves as the current U.S. President?
Barack Obama
Joseph Biden
Both
Neither
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was a U.S. Senator before becoming U.S. President?
Barack Obama
Joseph Biden
Both
Neither
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