US Constitution Principles of Governance 5

Question 1

Which constitutional principle is demonstrated when a federal court strikes down a presidential executive order as unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

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Federalism

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Popular sovereignty

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The Supremacy Clause

Question 2

What constitutional mechanism prevents the same person from serving in both the legislative and executive branches simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

The Incompatibility Clause

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The Emoluments Clause

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The Ineligibility Clause

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The Oath Clause

Question 3

Under constitutional governance, which principle requires that criminal defendants must be informed of charges and given a fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Due process of law

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Federalism

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Separation of powers

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Equal protection

Question 4

The 'necessary and proper' clause expands congressional authority by allowing laws that are:

Accepted Answer

Needed to carry out enumerated powers, even if not listed

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Explicitly listed in Article I only

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Approved by three-quarters of states

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Passed by unanimous congressional vote

Question 5

Which constitutional principle is at stake when the federal government uses its spending power to influence state policy?

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Cooperative federalism

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Separation of powers

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Judicial supremacy

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Democratic accountability

Question 6

What constitutional safeguard ensures that a law cannot be retroactively applied to punish actions that were legal when committed?

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Ex post facto law prohibition

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Habeas corpus protection

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The Bill of Attainder Clause

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Double jeopardy protection

Question 7

The principle of 'separation of powers' was most directly designed to prevent which historical form of government abuse?

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Tyranny arising from concentrated governmental authority

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Excessive taxation without representation

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Weak defense against foreign invasion

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Lack of individual property rights