The Separation of Powers Sought to Limit the Power of the Government

question 101

Multiple Choice

The separation of powers sought to limit the power of the government by:

• A)reserving some powers for the people
• B)dividing national government against itself
• C)forcing states to compete against themselves
• D)prohibiting Congress and the states from passing ex post facto laws
• E)encouraging conflict between the national government and the states

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Definitions:

Confederates

Individuals who are part of a group engaged in a secret or illicit activity or who are in on the experimental conditions in psychological studies and pretend to be participants.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes to align with the norms or standards of a group or society.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or the influence of group pressure on an individual's behavior.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on social pressure and conformity, including his famous experiment demonstrating how people conform to group norms.