Separation of Powers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

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Question 2

Which Enlightenment thinker’s ideas were particularly influential in the development of the U.S. Constitution?

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Question 3

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

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Question 4

Why did the Founding Fathers prefer a representative democracy?

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Question 5

What book did Montesquieu write that influenced the Founding Fathers?

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Question 6

Which ancient civilization is noted for its influence on the U.S. government structure?

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Question 7

What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

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Question 8

Who were two key figures at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

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Question 9

What concept is at the heart of the U.S. Constitution?

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Question 10

What is the role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

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Question 11

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

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Question 12

What power does the judicial branch hold?

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Question 13

Why did the Founding Fathers read the works of Enlightenment philosophers?

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Question 14

What is an 'Abuse of Power' in the context of government?

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Question 15

Which document included ideas from Enlightenment philosophers and influenced the U.S. Constitution?

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Question 16

What did Montesquieu admire about the British Government?

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Question 17

What did the Founding Fathers aim to prevent by designing a government with separated powers?

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Question 18

How does the U.S. government ensure that no branch becomes too powerful?

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Question 19

Which historical document was replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to its weaknesses?

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Question 20

What does the rule of law mean in the context of Montesquieu's writings?

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