Political Parties — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

No single branch of government would have too much power.

The president should have more power than the other branches.

Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.

Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.

Protection of habeas corpus means that

citizens cannot be punished without a trial.

laws cannot apply to past situations.

citizens cannot be held without legal action.

laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.

Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

use force to seize oil supplies.

contain the spread of communism.

weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.

remove Saddam Hussein from power.

According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.

The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.

The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.

The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

higher than independent agencies.

higher than the vice president.

lower than executive departments.

lower than administrators and staff.

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