Outline two important limitations on congressional power and give an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Limitations could include judicial review, presidential veto, dependence on executive to implement laws, enumerated (rather than general) powers in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, specific limitations on congressional power listed in the Constitution, and public pressure/the re-election motive. Examples will vary.
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Although the convention settled on the simple title “President of the United States,” George Washington was said to have preferred ______.
a. “His majesty the illustrious President of the United States and Defender of the Faith” b. “His exalted sire, the Chief Executive of the United States and Supreme Commander” c. “His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of Liberties” d. simply to be called “the Honorable Mr. Washington”
The roots of the rebellion in Massachusetts were ______.
a. social and cultural b. economic and political c. agricultural and religious d. academic and philosophical