7. Which of the following six organizing principles are evident in Articles I – III of the U.S. Constitution? Select all that apply.
A. Limited government.***
B. Separation of powers.
C. Judicial review.***
D. Checks and balances.
8. Which of the following did the Founding Fathers see as a benefit of the federal structure (Federalism) of government?
A. All the power is concentrated in the national government.
B. The power is divided between national and state governments.***
C. All the power is concentrated in the state and local governments.
D. The power is divided between the people and the government.
I agree with you on your answer for 8, but not for 7.
For 7, I think you need to go back and re-read Articles I, II, and III.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution
To answer question 7, we need to examine Articles I - III of the U.S. Constitution. These articles establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government.
A. Limited government: This principle is evident in the Constitution's various limitations on government power, such as the enumeration of powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8.
B. Separation of powers: This principle is clearly outlined in the Constitution. Article I establishes the legislative branch (Congress), Article II establishes the executive branch (President), and Article III establishes the judicial branch (Supreme Court). Each branch has separate powers and responsibilities.
C. Judicial review: Although not explicitly mentioned in Articles I - III, judicial review is an implied power of the Supreme Court derived from the language of Article III and the structure of the Constitution. The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional is a significant aspect of the principle of limited government.
D. Checks and balances: This principle is also evident in the Constitution. Each branch of government has certain powers that allow it to check or restrain the actions of the other branches. For example, the President can veto legislation passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in each chamber.
To answer question 8, we need an understanding of the Founding Fathers' perspective on federalism, the division of powers between the national and state governments.
A. All the power is concentrated in the national government: This option is not consistent with the Founding Fathers' view. They sought to divide power between the national and state governments to prevent tyranny and provide for a balance of power.
B. The power is divided between national and state governments: This option aligns with the Founding Fathers' view. They saw federalism as a way to distribute powers between the central government and the individual states, creating a system of dual sovereignty.
C. All the power is concentrated in the state and local governments: This option contradicts the Founding Fathers' intent. They aimed to establish a stronger national government while still preserving the autonomy and powers of the states.
D. The power is divided between the people and the government: This option refers to a different concept, known as popular sovereignty, which asserts that the ultimate political authority rests with the people. While it is an important concept, it is not specifically related to federalism.
Both questions require an understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the principles it espouses. By analyzing the specific articles and the historical context, we can determine the correct answers.