What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Choose one:
The President.
Checks and balances.
The people.
Freedom of speech.
Correct Answer :
B. Checks and balances.
Checks and balances.
Related Questions
What did the Declaration of Independence do? Choose one:
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Declared our independence from France.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed the slaves.
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
December 31
February 1
June 1
April 15
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Choose one:
Life and death.
Life and pursuit of happiness.
Liberty and justice.
Life and the right to own a home.
How many U. S. Representatives does Utah have?
3
4
5
6
Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one:
All people of the state in which (s)he was elected.
All people of the state who belong to the Senators political party.
The state legislatures.
Only the people in the state who voted for the Senator.
Name one U.S. Territory. Choose one:
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Okinawa
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? Choose one:
Ten (10).
Four (4).
Two (2).
Six (6).
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? Choose one:
To provide police departments.
To issue drivers licenses.
To make treaties.
To provide schooling.
Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States? Choose one:
Cherokee
Guarani
Igbo
Tuareg
How many amendments does the Constitution have? Choose one:
19
18
25
27
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Choose one:
Citizens seventeen (17) and older can vote.
Citizens by birth only can vote.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote.
Only citizens with a job can vote.
What are the two major political parties in the United States today? Choose one:
Reform and Green.
American and Bull-Moose.
Democratic-Republican and Whig.
Democrat and Republican.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
5
12
3
Who vetoes bills? Choose one:
The President
The Vice President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
What is the rule of law? Choose one:
Everyone but the President must follow the law.
Government does not have to follow the law.
All laws must be the same in every state.
Everyone must follow the law.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? Choose one:
The Articles of Confederation.
The inalienable rights.
The Declaration of Independence.
The Bill of Rights.
What is the title of the highest political official in a US state?
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Senate President
Chief of Police
How many U.S. senators are there?
Fifty-two (52).
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
One hundred (100).
Fifty (50).
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? Choose one:
Four hundred forty-one (441).
Four hundred thirty-five (435).
Two hundred (200).
One hundred (100).
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Choose one:
Gave the United States independence from Great Britain.
Ended World War I.
Gave women the right to vote.
Freed slaves in most Southern states.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Choose one:
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Governor of the most populous state
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Who is in charge of the executive branch? Choose one:
The Speaker of the House.
The Prime Minister.
The President.
The Chief Justice.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? Choose one:
The House of Representatives and the courts.
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The Senate and House of Representatives.
The Senate and the courts.
What is the highest court in the United States? Choose one:
Federal Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
International Court of Justice
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Choose one:
We the People.
Congress shall make.
We the British.
We the Colonists.
Name one branch or part of the government. Choose one:
State government.
Legislative.
Parliament.
United Nations.
Who makes federal laws? Choose one:
Congress.
The states.
The President.
The Supreme Court.
What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
Advises the president
Selects the Vice President
Runs the government when the President travels
Negotiates treaties with foreign nations
What is the economic system in the United States? Choose one:
Communist economy.
Capitalist economy.
Socialist economy.
None of these answers.
Who signs bills to become laws? Choose one:
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Vice President.
The Secretary of State.
The President.