WGU C963 Pre-Assessment 2023 - American Politics and the US Constitution – Questions and Answers All Correct.
WGU C963 Pre-Assessment 2023 - American Politics and the US Constitution – Questions and Answers All Correct. Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?: Separation of powers and checks and balances 9. What is a judicial check on the executive branch?: The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional 10. What describes dual federalism?: State government and national government have exclusive authority in clearly defined jurisdictions 11. Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?: Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour 12. What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than individual members of the House of Representatives?: The smaller total number of Senate members compared to the number of representatives 13. What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?: Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district Pre-Assessment WGU American Politics and the US Constitution C963 2 / 6 14. What describes the process of bills becoming laws in Congress?: Bills change significantly through House and Senate revisions 15. Which power does the president have under the Constitution?: Appointing judges 16. What is a protection against an elected president abusing powers for personal gain?: The power of Congress to impeach the president 17. Which constitutional amendment established term limits for the president?: The 22nd Ammendment
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