Trashketball Q2 Review Set #2

What is federalism?

• A system where all powers are held by a single central authority

• A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments

• A government system without any division of powers

• A political system where states have the power to secede

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To advise on foreign policy

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Interprets laws

• Coordinates international relations

Which of the following is a power of the federal government?

• Regulating intrastate commerce

• Conducting foreign policy

• Establishing local governments

• Conducting elections

What principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

Who has the power to declare war?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The States

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

• To enforce federal laws

• To amend the Constitution

• To interpret the Constitution

• To elect the President

Which of the following is a way that the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch?

• By declaring laws unconstitutional

• By vetoing bills

• By impeaching members

• By proposing legislation