Question

government principles worksheet
directions: read each situation below. decide whether it shows rule of law, federalism, checks and balances, or separation of powers. write your answer on the line.
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1. the president signs a bill passed by congress, but later the supreme court rules that part of the law violates the constitution.

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1. a governor of texas declares a state of emergency after a hurricane, while the federal government provides funding for disaster relief.

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1. the police chief of a city is arrested and charged with a crime, just like any other citizen would be.

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1. congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it.

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1. the supreme court has the power to interpret the constitution, while congress makes laws and the president enforces them.

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1. in colorado, voters approve a state law allowing recreational marijuana, even though federal law still restricts it.

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1. the fbi investigates a senator accused of taking bribes, showing that even lawmakers must follow the same laws as everyone else.

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1. congress approves funding for the military, but only the president can serve as commander - in - chief of the armed forces.

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1. a state decides how to run its schools, while the federal government sets national education standards.

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1. the president nominates a new supreme court justice, but the senate must approve the appointment.

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Explanation:

1. The Supreme - Court checking the constitutionality of a law passed by Congress and signed by the President shows Checks and Balances.
2. State (Texas) and federal government actions during a disaster show Federalism.
3. Police chief being treated like any other citizen under the law shows Rule of Law.
4. President vetoing a law passed by Congress shows Checks and Balances.
5. Different powers of the Supreme - Court, Congress, and President show Separation of Powers.
6. State law differing from federal law shows Federalism.
7. Lawmakers being investigated like other citizens shows Rule of Law.
8. Congress's power over military funding and President's role as Commander - in - Chief shows Checks and Balances.
9. State and federal government roles in education show Federalism.
10. President's nomination power and Senate's approval power show Checks and Balances.

Answer:

1. Checks and Balances
2. Federalism
3. Rule of Law
4. Checks and Balances
5. Separation of Powers
6. Federalism
7. Rule of Law
8. Checks and Balances
9. Federalism
10. Checks and Balances