PLATO Edmentum US Government End of Semester
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What were the Founding Fathers trying to create when they divided powers
between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches?
A. republicanism
B. executive privilege
C. due process of law
D. checks and balances
E. a federal government - CORRECT ANSWER-D. checks and balances
Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the power of
government?
A. "All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the
United States."
B. "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from
whatever source derived."
,C. "The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy."
D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . . or
abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
E. "The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
. . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
A. a power specifically named in the Constitution
B. a power given to it by the Supreme Court
C. a power considered necessary to carry out other congressional duties
D. a power given to it by the president
E. a power restricted by the people - CORRECT ANSWER-A. a power specifically
named in the Constitution
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited opportunity to
offer amendments?
A. the president
, B. senators
C. the Speaker of the House
D. the vice president
E. majority leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-B. senators
What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?
A. to define a moral code for people to follow
B. to provide a substitute for government
C. to prevent a strong central government
D. to define and limit government power
E. to give the government absolute power - CORRECT ANSWER-D. to define
and limit government power
Under which type of government would state or provincial governments have the
most sovereignty?
A. parliamentary
B. confederal
C. federal
Test Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
What were the Founding Fathers trying to create when they divided powers
between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches?
A. republicanism
B. executive privilege
C. due process of law
D. checks and balances
E. a federal government - CORRECT ANSWER-D. checks and balances
Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the power of
government?
A. "All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the
United States."
B. "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from
whatever source derived."
,C. "The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy."
D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . . or
abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
E. "The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land." - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
. . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
A. a power specifically named in the Constitution
B. a power given to it by the Supreme Court
C. a power considered necessary to carry out other congressional duties
D. a power given to it by the president
E. a power restricted by the people - CORRECT ANSWER-A. a power specifically
named in the Constitution
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited opportunity to
offer amendments?
A. the president
, B. senators
C. the Speaker of the House
D. the vice president
E. majority leaders - CORRECT ANSWER-B. senators
What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?
A. to define a moral code for people to follow
B. to provide a substitute for government
C. to prevent a strong central government
D. to define and limit government power
E. to give the government absolute power - CORRECT ANSWER-D. to define
and limit government power
Under which type of government would state or provincial governments have the
most sovereignty?
A. parliamentary
B. confederal
C. federal
