Checks & Balances
Which branch of government can veto bills passed by Congress?
The Executive Branch (President)
Which level of government has delegated powers described in the Constitution?
The federal (national) government
Which document and Article lists many of the enumerated powers of Congress?
The U.S. Constitution, Article I
What clause in the Constitution is most often used to justify implied powers?
"Necessary and Proper Clause" a/k/a "Elastic Clause"
What is federalism?
The sharing of powers between the National and State Governments
What power allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Give one example of a delegated power held by Congress that limits the power of the Executive Branch? (Hint- think Military)
Declare War
Which Enumerated power gives the President the power to be in charge of the Military? (Hint Title of the President)
Commander-in-Chief
Give one example of an implied power used by Congress (Hint- Think Post Office)
Print Postage Stamps
Which powers are reserved to the states under the Constitution?
Reserved Powers
Name one check the legislative branch has over the executive branch. (Hint -Law making process)
Congress can override a Presidential Veto
Which branch of government imposes Taxes?
Legislative
What branch of government gives the enumerated power to Declare War?
Legislative Branch
Implied powers are powers that are what?
Not written in the Constitution
Give an example of a concurrent power shared by state and federal governments. (Hint $)
Taxes
How can the executive branch check the judicial branch besides appointments? (Hint- Criminal Cases)
The President can grant pardons and reprieves
Which Branch of Government has Original Jurisdiction
Judicial
The Legislative Branch has the "power of the purse"? What is the enumerated power called?
Lay or Levy Taxes
What's another name for the "Necessary and Proper Clause"
"Elastic Clause"
A state passes a law that conflicts with a federal law. Which law usually takes precedence?
Federal Law
How does the system of checks and balances prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?
It requires at least 2 branches to work together to get anything done.
Which branch of government appoints Ambassadors?
Executive Branch
Powers not given to the Federal Government (Enumerated Powers), are given to who?
The States (Reserved Powers)
Which group of people were fearful of the "Necessary and Proper Clause"
Anti-Federalists
Which Amendment to the Constitution gives states their powers?
Tenth Amendment