We the people
What term means that power is divided between the levels of government?
separation of powers
what term is used to divide power among the branches of government?
separation of power
what is the term for when one branch looks over another
checks and balances
how do we elect a president?
people must vote
what branch carry out laws
Executive
what is another name for the first 10 amendments
Bill of rights
how many members are in congress
535
how many members are in the senate
100
how many members are in the house of representatives
435
how does congress raise money
taxes
what article outlines the powers of the legislative branch
article 1
what article outlines the powers of the executive branch
article 2
what article outlines the power of the judicial branch
article 3
what power gives the judicial branch to overlook a law
judicial review
how old must you be to run for president
35
what term is used when there is a change in the constitution
amendment
executive
what branch holds the supreme court judges
judicial branch
what is the term for when the president turns down a bill
Veto
how old must you be to run for senate
30
how many articles are in the constitution
7-articles
how many amendments are in the constitution
27-amendments
why was a convention called to create the constitution of 1787
to replace the articles of confederation
what is the principal of our constitution
limited government
what are the powers listed in the constitution called
enumerated powers