LEAP U.S. Government Structures 3

Question 1

Which principle ensures that no single branch of the U.S. government becomes too powerful?

Accepted Answer

Separation of powers

Answer

Popular sovereignty

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Judicial review

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Federalism

Question 2

Which level of government is responsible for issuing driver's licenses in the United States?

Accepted Answer

State government

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Federal government

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Local (county) government

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A joint federal-state agency

Question 3

What is the constitutional role of the Vice President in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

To cast a tie-breaking vote

Answer

To introduce legislation on behalf of the President

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To serve as President pro tempore

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To confirm Cabinet nominees

Question 4

What does 'judicial review' allow federal courts to do?

Accepted Answer

Declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional

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Review and rewrite legislation before it becomes law

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Review federal agency budgets

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Approve presidential appointments

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'concurrent power' shared by both federal and state governments?

Accepted Answer

Levying taxes

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Declaring war

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Coining money

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Establishing a postal system

Question 6

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution primarily to protect citizens against which threat?

Accepted Answer

Excessive federal government power

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Foreign invasion

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State secession

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Judicial activism

Question 7

What term describes the system where states and the national government share sovereign power?

Accepted Answer

Federalism

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Confederation

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Unitarianism

Answer

Republicanism