The questions below address this lesson's objectives and therefore provide a chance for you to determine if you're ready to tackle the formal assessments for this lesson, starting with the lesson quiz. If you do not understand why each question's correct answer is correct, review that section of the lesson before proceeding to the lesson quiz.
What was the main priority of the federal government in the late 1700s?
- civil liberties
- judicial system
- national defense
- natural rights
After the Revolution, the young nation needed a way to defend itself against outside forces, as well as a way to put down internal rebellions among some of the colonists.
After the Revolution, the young nation needed a way to defend itself against outside forces, as well as a way to put down internal rebellions among some of the colonists.
After the Revolution, the young nation needed a way to defend itself against outside forces, as well as a way to put down internal rebellions among some of the colonists.
After the Revolution, the young nation needed a way to defend itself against outside forces, as well as a way to put down internal rebellions among some of the colonists.
What aspect of federal judges' power most affects their ability to oppose the other branches of government?
- They are wealthy people who do not need the job.
- They fear backlash from the sitting president.
- They lack control of the military.
- They enjoy life terms in office.
The Supreme Court judges are guaranteed salaries and the right to remain in office unless they commit treason or other serious crimes.
The Supreme Court judges are guaranteed salaries and the right to remain in office unless they commit treason or other serious crimes.
The Supreme Court judges are guaranteed salaries and the right to remain in office unless they commit treason or other serious crimes.
The Supreme Court judges are guaranteed salaries and the right to remain in office unless they commit treason or other serious crimes.
What is a filibuster?
- a verbal assault on a Senator
- an override of a presidential veto
- a law passed to improve procedures in Congress
- a very long-winded opposition to a bill
Senators sometimes use filibusters to prevent or delay a vote on a bill they do not like.
Senators sometimes use filibusters to prevent or delay a vote on a bill they do not like.
Senators sometimes use filibusters to prevent or delay a vote on a bill they do not like.
Senators sometimes use filibusters to prevent or delay a vote on a bill they do not like.
Which of these powers is granted to the president by the Constitution?
- controlling the banking system
- firing federal judges
- declaring wars
- keeping military secrets
The executive branch is the head of the military and may keep many secrets about its plans.
The executive branch is the head of the military and may keep many secrets about its plans.
The executive branch is the head of the military and may keep many secrets about its plans.
The executive branch is the head of the military and may keep many secrets about its plans.
What is one reason why the Constitution is not very specific about the parts of the government and how they should interact?
- Ambiguity seemed like a good way to avoid invasion by the British.
- All of the drafters were in agreement, so it wasn't necessary to be specific.
- The Federalists argued too much among themselves about the basic ideas.
- The framers of the Constitution were not sure about what the future would hold.
The framers were unable to be more specific since they didn't know how big America would become if it survived.
The framers were unable to be more specific since they didn't know how big America would become if it survived.
The framers were unable to be more specific since they didn't know how big America would become if it survived.
The framers were unable to be more specific since they didn't know how big America would become if it survived.
How many political parties usually run in federal elections?
- usually two
- often just one
- at least three
- always two
Usually there are two parties, but occasionally independent parties and/or socialists have made it on the election ballot.
Usually there are two parties, but occasionally independent parties and/or socialists have made it on the election ballot.
Usually there are two parties, but occasionally independent parties and/or socialists have made it on the election ballot.
Usually there are two parties, but occasionally independent parties and/or socialists have made it on the election ballot.
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