What was the main question James Madison sought to answer in his research?

The Balance of Power in Madison's Federalist System

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How to expand the British Empire
What is the role of religion in government
How to create a monarchy
What is the best type of government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Madison's goal in studying global philosophies and politics?
To find a balanced government system
To eliminate state governments
To find a government system that was too strong
To create a government system that was too weak
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main feature of the federalist system created by Madison?
Power is given only to the states
Power is held by a single ruler
Power is concentrated in the national government
Power is divided between national and state governments
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Madison address concerns about a strong national government?
By creating a monarchy
By eliminating the national government
By separating powers into three branches
By giving all power to the president
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The military branch
The executive branch
The legislative branch
The judicial branch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the executive branch?
To veto laws
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What system did Madison suggest to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?
A system of direct democracy
A system of checks and balances
A system of absolute power
A system of monarchy
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What power does the president have over laws passed by Congress?
To declare them unconstitutional
To enforce them
To veto them
To amend them
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can Congress do if the president vetoes a law?
Enforce the veto
Ignore the veto
Amend the veto
Override the veto
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