FLVS U.S gov 2.02 quiz

The Constitution reflects the principle "separation of powers" because it makes the president distinct from the executive branches organizes each state into a bicameral system of branches distributes power between three branches of government lists specific powers that belong to the state governments

distributes power between three branches of government

The Constitution reflects the principle "republicanism" because it required the first president to be from a specific political party creates a national government that is supreme over the states outlines a plan for government that limits the will of the people divides the legislative branch into two houses of elected officials

divides the legislative branch into two houses of elected officials

Under the Constitution, the principle of "federalism" is the reason that power and responsibility are shared by state and national governments divided into three branches of government limited to what is listed in the amendments granted to the states through amendments

(Wrong) divided into three branches of government

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of "separation of powers" and the Articles of Confederation? Because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch that could make and enforce its laws, it clearly illustrates the principle of "separation of powers". The Articles of Confederation created both a legislative branch and an executive branch, making this document a clear illustration of the principle of "separation of powers". Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers". The Articles of Confederation created only a judicial branch that could interpret matters of law for the states, therefore it is a poor example of the principle of "separation of powers".

Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers".

How is the principle of "rule of law" evident in the Constitution? It lists the laws of the country and gives states the power to enforce them. It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws. It grants the executive branch the power to make and execute the laws. It provides a method for making laws that the court system carries out.

It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws.

"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ... unless nine States assent to the same."—Articles of Confederation This quote directly reflects the principle of federalism republicanism separation of powers checks and balances

federalism

The amendment process to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty because it requires a national direct vote by citizens checks and balances because the House proposes and the Senate ratifies republicanism because the people elect representatives to sponsor the idea federalism because it requires support from state and national governments

federalism because it requires support from state and national governments

Article Three of the Constitution describes the powers of the executive branch, such as enforcing laws judicial branch, such as interpreting laws legislative branch, such as declaring war state governments, such as health care

judicial branch, such as interpreting laws

The framers of the Constitution believed that they created a government limited to the powers described in the document that had the potential to expand across the world bound to the direct consent of voters in all matters able to increase the powers of the states over time

limited to the powers described in the document

gave the federal government too much power required unanimous state consent to amend it placed a high federal tax on all state residents demanded that each state create its own army

required unanimous state consent to amend it