Question

a system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a central government and several regional governments is called
a. an indirect democracy.
b. a unitary government.
c. federalism.
d. a confederation.
one reason the framers chose a federal system of government was that they believed
a. such a system was the best way to prevent abuse of government power.
b. only a strong national government could manage a large country.
c. individual liberty required the protection of a strong central government like britain’s.
d. the common people could not make important decisions.
in the federal system, local governments are considered
a. the most important component.
b. subunits of state governments.
c. out of reach of the national government.
d. subunits of the national government.
congress can enact legislation that may supersede state authority and preempt state regulations because of the
a. reserved powers.
b. full faith and credit clause.
c. bill of rights.
d. supremacy clause.
what do the first three articles of the constitution address?
a. the national government and the states
b. the organization of the national government
c. the formal amendment process
d. the place of the states in the union
in what way can the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?
a. by vetoing legislation
b. by creating lower courts
c. by impeaching members of congress
d. by appointing supreme court justices
what principle holds that no government is all - powerful and that a government may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do?
a. limited government
b. judicial review
c. separation of powers
d. federalism

Explanation:

1. Federalism is a system where a written constitution divides power between a central and regional governments.
2. The Framers chose federalism to prevent abuse of power by distributing it.
3. In federalism, local governments are sub - units of state governments.
4. Congress can supersede state authority due to the Supremacy Clause.
5. The first three articles of the Constitution address the organization of the National Government.
6. The executive branch checks the legislative branch by vetoing legislation.
7. The principle of limited government means government power is restricted by the people.

Answer:

1. c. federalism
2. a. such a system was the best way to prevent abuse of government power
3. b. subunits of State governments
4. d. Supremacy Clause
5. b. the organization of the National Government
6. a. by vetoing legislation
7. a. limited government