THURSDAY DOC Week #2 Morning Check

"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself."
What idea from Federalist 51 does this excerpt support?

• The government should have no power over its citizens

• A system of checks and balances is needed to prevent government tyranny

• Only one branch of government should have supreme power

• A strong executive branch is necessary for good governance

[Federalist 70 - Excerpt] "A vigorous executive is essential for the protection of the community against foreign attacks and for the enforcement of laws. It is far better to have a single executive with decisive power than a plural executive who cannot act with speed." What argument from Federalist 70 is reflected in this excerpt?

• A. A plural executive is preferable to a single executive

• B. A strong, single executive is needed to effectively govern

• C. A weak executive is necessary to balance the power of the legislature

• D. The executive branch should be limited to foreign affairs

"The judiciary is the least dangerous branch because it has no influence over either the sword or the purse... It may be truly said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment."
What is the main point being made in this excerpt from Federalist 78?

• The judiciary should have more power to enforce laws

• The judiciary is the weakest branch of government and must remain independent

• The judiciary should be able to override the executive and legislative branches

• The judiciary should be elected by the people

"One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty by staying in jail to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the very highest respect for law."
What argument is Dr. King making in this excerpt from his "Letters from Birmingham Jail"?

• People should always obey the law, no matter what

• Civil disobedience is justified when laws are unjust

Which document argued that a single, energetic executive is essential for good governance?

• Federalist 51

• Federalist 70

• Federalist 78

• Federalist 10

Which of the following is a key point made in Federalist 78 about the judiciary?

• The judiciary must have the power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The judiciary should be a temporary branch with no lifetime appointments

• The judiciary should be able to control military action

• The judiciary is the most powerful of the three branches

According to Federalist 70, which of the following is the main benefit of a single executive?

• It allows for more deliberation and debate

• It enables a quicker and more decisive action

• It makes the executive less accountable to the people

• It limits the power of Congress

What concern is expressed in Federalist 51 about human nature?

• A. People will always act in the public interest

• B. Government should be designed to prevent any one faction from dominating

• C. Human nature is too pure for government to be needed

• D. Government should be built on the trust of a single ruler

Which principle of government is emphasized in Federalist 51 as necessary for preventing tyranny?

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers and checks and balances

• Direct democracy

What was the primary goal of Dr. King's "Letters from Birmingham Jail"?

• To call for peaceful compliance with the law

• To explain the need for civil disobedience against unjust laws

• To encourage the passage of more laws