Which governing principle is best reflected by the three branches of the federal government created by the Constitution?A.Limited governmentB.RepublicanismC.Separation of powersD.Rule of law

Which element of the U.S. government most reflects the constitutional principle of federalism?A.The federal government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches.B.Citizens have the opportunity to vote for the president and for members of Congress.C.The Constitution allows presidents to be removed from office if they are convicted of a crime.D.The state and federal governments each have different powers and responsibilities.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The governance of modern states is often based on the separation of which three powers? A) Legislative – elective – executive B) Regulatory – executive – judicial C) Electoral – regulatory – jurisprudential D) Legislative – elective – jurisprudential E) Legislative – executive – judicial

By separating powers among the branches of government, the Constitution:A.facilitates the process of amending the Constitution if needed.B.ensures that no branch becomes too powerful.C.makes it easier for citizens to participate in government.D.prevents the government from running efficiently.

How does the principle of federalism affect the U.S. government?A.It divides the federal and state governments into three branches.B.It ensures that state governments have greater authority than the federal government.C.It guarantees that the United States will always be a representative democracy.D.It creates both separate and overlapping powers for the federal and state governments.

Having three branches of government helps to create a system of:Multiple Choicechecks and balancesunlimited executive powerdirect democracy judicial rulesocial contract