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

Separation of powers divides government authority among three branches so that no single branch can dominate the others.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

State government

Answer

Driver's licenses are a reserved power of the states, issued by state departments of motor vehicles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To cast a tie-breaking vote

Answer

The Vice President serves as President of the Senate and may cast a tie-breaking vote when the Senate is equally divided.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional

Answer

Judicial review, established in Marbury v. Madison (1803), gives courts the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Levying taxes

Answer

Both the federal and state governments have the power to levy taxes, making taxation a concurrent power.

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