Separation of Powers

The United States Constitution created a government based on the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances because

• Separation of powers and checks and balances were implemented to ensure the executive branch has unlimited authority.

• Separation of powers and checks and balances were implemented to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• Separation of powers and checks and balances were implemented to eliminate the need for a judicial branch.

• Separation of powers and checks and balances were implemented to consolidate power in one branch of government.

The president appoints new members to the Supreme Court. 

The Senate must approve presidential appointments to the Supreme Court. 

The Supreme Court can declare laws made by Congress unconstitutional.  

The statements represent:

• Rock Paper Scissors

• Checks and Balances

• federalism

• The Articles of Confederation

What is "separation of powers"?

• Separation of Europe and America.

• Power is only for the King, no one else.

• Power is expanded: Judicial, Executive and Legislative.

Choose the correct reasons for the use of "separation of powers" in the United States?

• Americans do not want one person or branch to have too much power.

• Separation of powers allows each branch to run for reelection every five years.

• Balance of power between branches allows each branch to do its job.

If a president doesn't do his/her job how can the Legislative Branch check him/her?

• The Executive Branch can impeach/remove the president.

• The Cabinet can impeach/remove the president.

• The Supreme Court can impeach/remove the president.

• Congress can impeach/remove the president.

The ____________ Branch is the only branch that can declare laws unconstitutional/unfair.

Judicial

Executive

Legislative

Which of the following best defines the term 'separation of powers'?

• A) The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

• B) The merging of all governmental powers into a single branch to streamline decision-making.

• C) The separation of church and state to ensure religious freedom.

• D) The division of power between state and federal governments.

In the context of 'separation of powers,' which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting laws?

• A) Executive

• B) Legislative

• C) Judicial

• D) Administrative

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'checks and balances' when discussing separation of powers?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Simile

• D) Personification

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the concept of 'separation of powers.'

• A) The separation of powers allows the president to make laws without approval.

• B) The separation of powers ensures that the legislative branch can veto judicial decisions.

• C) The separation of powers prevents any one branch from gaining too much power.

• D) The separation of powers allows the executive branch to interpret laws.