Separation of Powers
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
True or False... federalism means all power is in the state governments.
False, Federalism means power is split between central and state governments.
True or False... Popular Sovereignty means the government makes the decisions for the people.
False, popular sovereignty means people are the ones with the power to create a government. The government receives its power from the people and can make decisions with their consent.
Practice matching the freedom to the correct amendments with this test: (https://quizlet.com/437841346/test)
(click answer for game)
Practice matching the freedom to the correct amendments with this game: (https://quizlet.com/437841346/match)
Checks and balances gives each of the three __________ the ability to restrain the other.
Checks and balances gives each of the three BRANCHES the ability to restrain the other.
What is the point of separation of powers?
The separation of governments powers was intended to prevent the misuse of power. (to separate the power to make it fair)
Use this game to understand which powers are delegated, reserved, and concurrent. (click for the game)
Delegated: Federal
Concurrent: Shared
Reserved: State
Are Senators and House of Representatives elected directly by the president or directly elected by US citizens?
Senators and House of Representatives are directly elected by US citizens.
How many amendments are there?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 27
d. 17
The amount of amendments are:
C. 27
True or False... Checks and Balances make the government less efficient?
True - Checks and Balances makes the government slower to pass bills/laws.
Practice with this game and then answer (https://quizlet.com/435716883/gravity).
They determine if a law is unconstitutional or not. _____
This branch can try to impeach the president. _____
This branch can veto or deny a bill from becoming a law. _____
They determine if a law is unconstitutional or not. Judicial
This branch can try to impeach the president. Legislative
This branch can veto or deny a bill from becoming a law. Executive
Fill in the blank for the following sentences... (possible answers- state, federal, and shared).
Delegated Powers belong to ________
Reserved Powers belong to ________
Concurrent Powers belong to ________
Delegated Powers belong to Federal
Reserved Powers belong to State
Concurrent Powers belong to Shared
People can participate in the election of the president by voting. Their vote counts in the popular vote. Though, the popular vote doesn't determine the winner. The winner is determined by the ________.
Electoral College
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
Bill of Rights
Name one of the two ways a bill can become a law.
1. Congress creates and passes bill by a majority vote, and the president has to approve.
2. If president vetos, it can be overridden with 2/3 majority vote by congress.