Question

1. primary source: federalist no. 51

\because people are not perfect, government power must be limited.\

what idea does this support?
a. unlimited government power
b. dividing and checking power
c. rule by one branch
d. no government

standard: ss-9-gc-u-1
bloom’s level: analyze

1. primary source: u.s. constitution, article vi (supremacy clause)

\the constitution and federal laws are the highest law of the land.\

which situation best shows this idea?
a. a state ignores a federal court decision
b. a federal law overrides a state law
c. congress passes a tax law
d. a state rewrites its constitution

Explanation:

Question 7

Federalist No. 51 argues for limiting government power, which aligns with the concept of dividing (separation of powers) and checking power (checks and balances) to prevent tyranny. Option A is opposite, C goes against separation of powers, D is anarchy. So B is correct.

The Supremacy Clause states federal law is supreme over state law. Option A shows state ignoring federal, which is against the clause. C is about Congress' power, D is state's own constitution. B shows federal law overriding state law, matching the clause.

Answer:

B. Dividing and checking power

Question 8