Which statement best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.
The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.
The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.
The president is elected by a direct vote of the people.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
The government is set up as a constitutional republic.
The government is set up as a constitutional republic.
The people have the right to alter their government.
The people have the right to alter their government.
Congress has the right to regulate trade.
Congress has the right to regulate trade.
The president has the right to veto any bill that Congress has passed.
The president has the right to veto any bill that Congress has passed.
The people have the right to alter their government.
How does someone become a member of the Supreme Court?
(1 point)
Responses
by popular election and Senate approval
by popular election and Senate approval
by judicial appointment and presidential approval
by judicial appointment and presidential approval
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
by senatorial appointment and judicial approval
by senatorial appointment and judicial approval
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
What is one example of a service that local government provides?
(1 point)
Responses
establish rules for obtaining a driver’s license
establish rules for obtaining a driver’s license
build and maintain highway infrastructures
build and maintain highway infrastructures
run the public education system
run the public education system
establish licensing standards for professions such as lawyers and teachers
establish licensing standards for professions such as lawyers and teachers