Exam (elaborations)
8th Grade Bar Exam Questions Answers
- Course
- Institution
8th Grade Bar Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Academik001
Reviews received
Content preview
8th Grade Bar Exam Questions & Answers2023/2024
1). What is the main job of the legislative branch?
Ans: to make laws
2). What does bicameral mean?
Ans: two law making parts
3). What are proposals for new laws called?
Ans: Bills
4). What does the term checks and balances mean?
Ans: Checks and balances are a way to keep the power of all branches equal.
5). Why did framers feel the need to include checks and balances in the constitution?
Ans: So no one branch becomes too powerful.
6). Why did the framers make it possible to change the constitution?
Ans: The framers made it possible to change the constitution because over time,
opinions will change.
7). What are two pieces of evidence that prove that amending the constitution is "difficult"?
Ans: If the president veto's the law, then 2/3 of Congress from both houses have to vote
for the bill in order for it to become a new law.
8). Why did the framers create a federal system of government in which the power is shared
between the national and the state governments?
PaperStoc.com Page 1 of 6
, Ans: The government knew that the states were different, but a strong central
government would keep them together.
9). What is federalism, and why do you think it has caused controversy during our nation's
history?
Ans: Federalism is the sharing of government between two or more governments (in
this case, the US government and the state government). Federalism caused controversy
between our nation because the states power was different from the U.S government.
10). What is the main job performed by the judicial branch?
Ans: Protecting the Constitution
11). What different types of courts make up the judicial branch?
Ans: Supreme Court, Federal Court
12). What is meant by the term judicial review?
Ans: The supreme court established the right to judge whether the law is constitutional
or not.
13). What is the main job performed by the executive branch?
Ans: To execute laws.
14). What does the president promise to defend when he takes the oath of office?
Ans: Constitution
15). What is the length of a term of office for members of the u.s. house of representatives?
Ans: 2 years
16). How old must a person be to be elected to the u.s. house of representatives? to the senate?
Ans: 25
30
PaperStoc.com Page 2 of 6
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Academik001. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75759 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now