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melly21297

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Question 1

The main idea behind having checks and balances in the government was
 
  a. the belief that all men succumb to power and must have their power held in check.
  b. to ensure the states did not get too powerful.
  c. to ensure the federal government would have supremacy over the states in judicial matters.
  d. to avoid gridlock and government shutdowns due to disagreement.

Question 2

The idea behind the creation of the Electoral College was
 
  a. to give Congress the power to choose the president.
  b. that state legislatures should have a greater role in the federal government.
  c. to prevent candidates from campaigning.
  d. that common voters should not directly elect the president.


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paavo

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Reply #1 on: Sep 12, 2019

Answer 1

ANSWER: a

Answer 2

ANSWER: d


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Sep 12, 2019
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