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What is the division of power between state and national governments called
federalism
100
What are the three types of powers delegated to the national government
express powers, implied powers, inherent powers
100
Do all branches have express powers listed in the constitution?
yes
100

Name the four groups which comprise the executive branch

president, vice president, cabinet (departments) and agencies

100

The president can enter into a treaty with the consent of whom and by what vote?

senate, 2/3

200
What is the House of Representatives and the Senate collectively called
Congress
200
What type of powers give Congress the power to carryout express powers?
implied powers
200
What article lists the powers of state governments in the constitution
there is none
200

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

the president

200

The president can nominate a justice for the SCOTUS but that nominee must be approved by this group and by this vote.

majority vote of senate

300
When a legislative branch has two chambers it is
bicameral
300
What powers naturally belong to the government just because they are a sovereign nation?
inherent powers
300
What is intrastate commerce?
trade and business within a state
300

Which branch can declare war?

legislative

300

The group of people that service as advisors to the president are called

the cabinet

400
What powers are listed in the constitution?
express powers (or enumerated powers)
400
What is naturalization?
legal process to become a citizen
400
What are the powers of the states called?
reserved powers
400

The president has the power to eliminate a person's wrongdoing (forgive them for a criminal act) either before or after conviction (except in impeachment cases). What is this power called?

to pardon

400

How many courts are created in Article 3?

one, SCOTUS

500
What is the official name of the clause that is the source of implied powers for the legislative branch?
necessary and proper clause
500
What is interstate commerce
Trade and business between states
500
What amendment contains the states reserved powers?
10th amendment
500

When the president puts off a person's sentence to later on, he is granting that person a

repreive

500

Where is this power in the constitution? "the powers not delegated to the national government or prohibited to the states are reserved to the states and the people"

10th amendment

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