Quiz: Separation of Powers - Branches & Federalism
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21 questions
Note from the author:
Civics review of Separations of Powers, Federalism, and roles of Government, including Branches
4
Under the Articles of Confederation and without a strong Federal Government, the US Congress struggled with which of the following?
(Select all that apply)
Under the Articles of Confederation and without a strong Federal Government, the US Congress struggled with which of the following?
(Select all that apply)
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Which of the following match Hamilton's "Federalist" arguments for a strong National Government & President, with limits?
(Select all that apply)
Which of the following match Hamilton's "Federalist" arguments for a strong National Government & President, with limits?
(Select all that apply)
2
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?
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?
10
Which of the following are powers of the office of the president?(Select all that apply)
Which of the following are powers of the office of the president?
(Select all that apply)
6
What are the primary responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?
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What are the primary responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?
Select All That Apply
4
Which of the following are true about the Legislative Branch?
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Which of the following are true about the Legislative Branch?
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6
What happens to Impeached Officials?
(Select All that Apply)
What happens to Impeached Officials?
(Select All that Apply)
4
What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
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4
What is Judicial Review?
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What is Judicial Review?
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How does Judicial Review Impact Laws?
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How does Judicial Review Impact Laws?
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1
Which word best fits this definition:
A court case that acts as the rule for following court cases addressing the same issue
Which word best fits this definition:
A court case that acts as the rule for following court cases addressing the same issue
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Which of the following could be Precedents set after Judicial Review?
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Which of the following could be Precedents set after Judicial Review?
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4
Which of the following could be examples of a Precedent set under a Federal Judicial Review under the Supreme Court?
Select all that apply
Which of the following could be examples of a Precedent set under a Federal Judicial Review under the Supreme Court?
Select all that apply
2
Federalism splits the government into how many layers?
Federalism splits the government into how many layers?
4
What is the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?
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What is the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution?
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4
Federal Court Decisions must be followed by...
Federal Court Decisions must be followed by...
2
To decide whether someone’s rights were violated, courts prioritize
To decide whether someone’s rights were violated, courts prioritize
2
To win a court case, each side in a constitutional rights case will argue to win their case by...
(Please pick the strongest answer)
To win a court case, each side in a constitutional rights case will argue to win their case by...
(Please pick the strongest answer)
2
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.
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.
2
Those same Supreme Court Decisions, or Rulings, can be challenged in Court and Overturned
Those same Supreme Court Decisions, or Rulings, can be challenged in Court and Overturned
10
In your opinion, does the President have too much power? Provide Evidence/Example and Support your Answer with Explanation and AnalysisYou may use quotes from question 2 and examples from question 13 in your answer.
4 SentencesRestate 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!
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!