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Quiz: Separation of Powers - Branches & Federalism

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Civics review of Separations of Powers, Federalism, and roles of Government, including Branches
Question 1
1.

Under the Articles of Confederation and without a strong Federal Government, the US Congress struggled with which of the following?

(Select all that apply)

Question 2
2.

Which of the following match Hamilton's "Federalist" arguments for a strong National Government & President, with limits?

(Select all that apply)

Question 3
3.

Madison argued for two ideas to limit the power of a strong Federal Government.

The first was Separation of Powers, which split the government into branches with unique powers.

The second was Federalism, which split the government into levels to guide the country as a whole.

What was the separation of powers in the Government?

Question 4
4.

Question 5
5.

Question 6
6.

Which of the following are true about the Legislative Branch?

Select All That Apply

Question 7
7.

What happens to Impeached Officials?

(Select All that Apply)

Question 8
8.

What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?

Select All That Apply

Question 9
9.

What is Judicial Review?

Select All That Apply

Question 10
10.

How does Judicial Review Impact Laws?

Select All That Apply

Question 11
11.

Which word best fits this definition:

A court case that acts as the rule for following court cases addressing the same issue

Question 12
12.

Which of the following could be Precedents set after Judicial Review?

Select All That Apply

Question 13
13.

Which of the following could be examples of a Precedent set under a Federal Judicial Review under the Supreme Court?

Select all that apply

Question 14
14.

Federalism splits the government into how many layers?

Question 15
15.

What is the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?

Select all that apply

Question 16
16.

Federal Court Decisions must be followed by...

Question 17
17.

To decide whether someone’s rights were violated, courts prioritize

Question 18
18.

To win a court case, each side in a constitutional rights case will argue to win their case by...

(Please pick the strongest answer)

Question 19
19.

The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be followed (legally) regardless of people’s opinions. Those that must follow their ruling include the Federal Government, States, and all people living in the United States.

Question 20
20.

Those same Supreme Court Decisions, or Rulings, can be challenged in Court and Overturned

Question 21
21.

In your opinion, does the President have too much power?
Provide Evidence/Example and Support your Answer with Explanation and Analysis
You may use quotes from question 2 and examples from question 13 in your answer.

4 Sentences
Restate the Prompt as a Claim.
Introduce your Evidence/Example.
Quote or Paraphrase your example.
Analyze how the example supports your claim.
Conclude with some unique perspective, just in case!

Raising & Paying for an Army after the revolutionary war
The one would be amenable to personal punishment and disgrace; the person of the other is sacred and inviolable.

[Be accountable, go to jail vs. immune to the law/courts]
“It is on a [belief] that your American [Presidents] shall be honest, that all the good qualities of this Government are founded: But its defective, and imperfect construction, puts it in their power to perpetrate the worst of mischiefs, should they be bad men

[If corrupt, will take advantage of his office to abuse his power]
If your American chief, be a man of ambition, and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute… The army will salute him Monarch; your militia will leave you and assist in making him King, and fight against you

[If determined and able, to make himself a king]
3 Branches, The Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
4 Branches, The President, The US Congress, the Grand Council, and the People
Which of the following are powers of the office of the president?
(Select all that apply)
Write & Pass Laws
Veto Laws
Declare War
Write Federal Tax Laws
Appoint Judges & Other Major Federal Positions
Confirm Appointed Judges & Other Major Federal Positions
Negotiate Treaties
Command the Military
Interpret Laws / Declare Laws Unconstitutional
Enact Judicial Review
What are the primary responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?

Select All That Apply
To write the laws and amendments to the constitution
To enforce the laws
To Check the Power of the Executive & Judicial Branches
To Impeach Public Official who are corrupt or unfit
To Judge the Ethics of Laws and Actions in Court
To Try Supreme Court Cases
67% of the votes in each house is necessary to remove an official from office through impeachment
Supreme Court Trial
To resolve legal conflicts between parties, be they individuals, states, or other organizations
Judges search for laws to change to better the government
Courts may challenge Federal laws, or adapt the application of the law following successful Judicial Review. This may set a Precedent for any court cases in the future.
A Court Decision determining the freedom of a protected class under the law, like protection from hate crimes or access to healthcare
The Roe v. Wade Court Case Decision Determination protecting women's abortion rights as a form of reproductive healthcare
The need for State Laws to follow Federal Laws unless those laws are challenged or overturned in Court