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WorksheetsUnit 3
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is "checks and balances?"
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.
The people elect their leaders.
The people are in charge.
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)
What principle of the Constitution states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches?
Checks & Balances
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
The Judicial Branch
the president
the states
national government
Which was an effect of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
American Revolution
Giving states more power
Shays' Rebellion
Treaty of Paris 1783
Which excerpt from the Constitution expresses the principle of federalism?
“The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate. . . .”
“The powers not delegated to the United States . . . are reserved to the States respectively. . . .”
“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States. . . .”
“The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour. . . .”
A system of checks and balances was included in the U.S. Constitution because the authors were concerned about...
one branch of government becoming too strong
the states having too much power
the people having a voice in government
the military gaining control of the United States
The idea that the PEOPLE give the gov't its power
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Checks & Balances
Judicial Review
Three different, independent branches with their own job to do.
Judicial Review
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
The gov't can only do what the Constitution allows it to do.
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
If the Federal law and State law conflict - who wins?
Federal
State
The 1st phrase of the Preamble
In God we Trust
We the People
We hold these truths to be self evident
Oh say can you see
Power is with the people (citizens).
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Checks & Balances
Federalism
The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
the commerce clause
the elastic clause
the right to trial
the rule of law
The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?
Elastic Clause
14th Amendment
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?"
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
Justice
Common Defense
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"
Justice
Common Defense
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
What does the phrase "a more perfect union" mean?
Creating a better country/society
Keeping our country protected
Providing for the citizens of our country
Making everyone a citizne
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Lists laws you must obey
Lists reasons why we must be free from England
Lists the goals of the Constitution
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, and insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posteritiy, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Which document does the above quote come from?
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
