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Quiz: Separation of Powers - Branches & Federalism

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Last updated 10 months ago
21 questions
Note from the author:
Civics review of Separations of Powers, Federalism, and roles of Government, including Branches
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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.

Which of the following are powers of the office of the president?
(Select all that apply)

Question 5
5.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?

Select All That Apply

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!