Checks and Balances
Powers/ Compromises
Separation of Powers
Most Missed Quiz Questions
Miscellaneous
100
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch of the government from becoming too powerful
100
The small states wanted equal representation in government and the large states wanted representation based on population. They compromised on a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. That was this compromise called?
The Great Compromise
100
Which branch of government has congress in it?
The Legislative branch
100
How is the number of representatives awarded to a state in the US House of Representatives determined?
by the population of the state
The US Constitution states that "Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State[.]"
100
This type of government is when the state and national government share powers
Federalism
200
The President vetoes a law. This is an example of the ___________ branch checking the _____________ branch?
Executive check over the Legislative
200
Why did southerners want slaves to count towards the state's population?
What Compromise is this?
(You must answer both)
- For more representation in congress/government
- 3/5ths compromise
200
Which branch has the power to declare war?
The Legislative branch
200
Explain the perspective of southern states on the issue of Slavery as it relates to representation.
Southerners did want slaves to be counted so they would have more representation in congress
200
This type of government gets its power from the people and can only run with the people's consent.
Popular Sovereignty
300
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional. This would be an example of the ___________ branch checking the ___________ branch?
Judicial over the Legislative
300
What are the powers that are shared between the national and state governments?
Concurrent Powers
300
Which branch contains the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?
The Executive branch
300
When everyone including the government or the king has to follow the laws of a country, we refer to that as which of the following?
rule of law
300
When the government is in partnership with the Private Sector this is an example of what?
Private Contractor Relationship
400
Congress overrides a presidential veto. This is an example of the _________ branch checking the __________ branch?
Legislative check on the Executive branch
400
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government
Enumerated Powers
400
Which branch declares a law constitutional or unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
400
Which of the following reflects the outcome of the Great compromise? Select TWO answers.
A. Congress would not be allowed to ban the slave trade for twenty years
B. Each State would select one Supreme Court Justice
C. Each state would elect two Senators
D. Each state could choose to outlaw or allow slavery
E. State representation in the House of Representatives would be determined by population
C and E
400
Based on this political cartoon, what is the relationship between the States and Federal Government when it comes to federal funding and federal restrictions?
The states want money from the Federal government to fund things such as state projects, but don't want the restrictions that come with it.
500
The President appoints (selects) federal judges. This would be an example of the __________ branch checking the ___________ branch?
The Executive branch checking over the Judicial branch.
500
Taxes are which type of power? Federal, State, or concurrent?
Concurrent (shared) power
500
Which branch of government is the Vice President in?
The executive branch
500
By 1787 in the United States, states were taxing goods from other states and printing their own money, Congress was weak and had no strong leaders, and the federal government could not force the states to follow national laws. This led to the government doing what with the Articles of Confederation?
Replacing the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution.
500
A ______________ may be proposed by:
-a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress
or
-if two-thirds of the States request one by a convention called for that purpose.
Amendment