Federalist Papers and Separation of Powers

Federalist Papers and Separation of Powers

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern expressed by James Madison regarding the concentration of power?

It promotes democracy.

It is the very definition of tyranny.

It ensures a strong central government.

It leads to efficient governance.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosopher is mentioned as having influenced the idea of separation of powers?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

John Locke

Thomas Hobbes

Montesquieu

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the U.S. Constitution aim to achieve with its approach to separation of powers?

Absolute separation of powers

A system without any checks

Complete power to the executive branch

A balanced approach with checks and balances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

The Senate ratifies treaties signed by the President.

Congress can pass laws without any veto power.

The Supreme Court can create laws.

The President appoints all judges without approval.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe the interaction between the branches of government?

As a system with no interaction

As a balanced system with checks and balances

As a chaotic mix of powers

As a complete separation of powers