Truck Foundations Unit Exam Study Guide Part 2 questions with correct answers

Checks and balances CORRECT ANSWER a system designed to limit, or "check," the overall power of the other branches. The purpose of these checks is to balance the branches of government so that no one branch could become too powerful. Importance of separation of powers CORRECT ANSWER the powers of government into three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial & each branch has specific duties Federalists beliefs CORRECT ANSWER a group of people who supported the ratification of the Constitution, a strong national government, a Bill of Rights is unnecessary Anti-Federalists beliefs CORRECT ANSWER a group of people who opposed the ratification of the Constitution, not enough protection for powers of state governments, central government is too strong, no Bill of Rights/individual rights What is free speech? CORRECT ANSWER Right to express opinions in public What is freedom of the press? CORRECT ANSWER right to report news