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12thgrade
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSeparation of Powers means?The division of the country's powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more than the other.The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.The sharing of powers betwen the state and local governemnt2 of the 3 branches have less power than the 3rd.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe 3 branches of power in the government are spelled out in the?Declaration of IndependenceArticles of ConfederationArticles section of the US ConstitutionBill of Rights
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis branch makes lawsExecutive BranchPostal BranchLegislative BranchJudicial Branch
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe branch carries out(executes) laws.ExecutiveLegislativePostalJudicial
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis branch interprets lawsExecutiveLegislativePostalJudicial
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch can veto a bill made by the legislature?ExecutiveJudicialLegislative
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch can override a veto?ExecutiveJudicialLegislative
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich Article defines the duties and powers of the legislative branch?IIIIII
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term used for making sure one branch does not have any more power than the other 2?LawsChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Founding Fathers create Separation of Powers?to avoid another "King"to give more people jobsthey knew the work would be too much for one office.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why is Marbury v Madison significant?
It gave Congress the power to declare war
It gave the Judicial Branch the power of judicial review
It gave the Executive Branch the power to create executive orders
It let federal judges serve for life
- 12. Multiple Choice
If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, what can be done?
Executive can override the decision
Legislative can create a Constitutional amendment
Executive can remove justices
Legislative can override the decision with a majority vote
- 13. Multiple Choice
Adding the power of judicial review for the judicial branch had what effect on checks and balances?
It gave more power to the judicial branch and created more balance
It took away power from the judicial branch and created more balance
It added more power for the executive branch and balanced the powers
It took away power from the executive branch and balanced the powers
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