Question 1.
How does the Constitution distribute power?
It focuses most of the government's power in the president, who is checked by the other branches.
It divides the central government into three branches and shares power with the state governments.
It limits the power of the executive branch in favor of the legislative branch and the individual states.
It grants the majority of government power to the state governments, who select the representatives.
Question 2
Which of the following is a check on the power of the judicial branch?
The president overturns a Supreme Court ruling.
The House of Representatives impeaches a justice.
The Senate nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
The Congress rejects a ruling by the Supreme Court.
Question 3
The veto power of the president under the U.S. Constitution best reflects the principle of
rule of law
natural rights
republicanism
checks and balances
