Am Gov't Chapter 2 Quiz Prep
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- Q1
The Legislative Branch can only make not laws, not enforce or interpret laws. This is a good example of __________________.
Federalism
Concurrent Powers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
30s - Q2
A high ranking official in the federal government dies and needs to be replaced. The president has the power to choose or nominate a successor, but this person only gets the job if the Senate approves the choice. This is an example of _______________.
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Delegated Powers
30s - Q3
In the Federalist #51, Madison expresses __________________ of the Constitution and discussed the __________________.
support & the ability to abuse powers
support and states rights
disgust & veto powers
hatred & Federal Powers
30s - Q4
The power to veto is a part of the Legislative Branch and is called a _________________.
Federalist Paper
Check and Balance
part of Federalism
30s - Q5
Delegated Powers are apart of the concept of __________________.
Federalism
Natural Rights
State's Powers
Separation of Powers
30s - Q6
The power to declare war is a __________________ power.
delegated (Federal Only)
reserved (States Only)
concurrent (Shared)
30s - Q7
The power to collect taxes is a ________________ power.
Concurrent
Reserved
Delegated
30s - Q8
The power to establish courts is a _______________ power.
Reserved
Concurrent
Delegated
30s - Q9
The power to set up and maintain schools is a _________________ power.
Reserved
Concurrent
Delegated
30s - Q10
We have delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers of government. These powers are best expressed in the concept of ____________________.
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Separation of Powers
30s