Principles of Govt.
What is the division of power between the federal government and state governments called?
Popular Sovereignty
What was America's first constitution called?
Powers given to the national government?
Delegated powers
I make the laws, who am I?
Legislative Branch
List the one way the Judicial branch can check either the legislative or executive Branch?
Find a law or presidential action unconstitutional
The government can only exercise those powers delegated (granted) to it by the U.S. Constitution?
Limited Government
What were some problems with America's first constitution?
Provided for a weak national government
Powers given to the states?
Reserved powers
I enforce the laws, who am I?
Executive branch
List one executive branch check on the judicial branch?
Appoint federal judges
Grant pardons and reprieves to federal offenders
What is the distribution of powers among the independent branches called?
Separation of powers
What historical event led to the founders deciding to create the Constitution of 1787?
Shays' Rebellion
Powers held by both the federal and state governments?
Concurrent powers
What clause is invoked in cases of conflict between federal law and state laws.
Supremacy clause
List one legislative branch check on the executive branch?
Veto override
Confirm executive appointments
Ratify treaties
Appropriate money
impeach the president
Pass legislation
The Constitution gave each branch several ways to stop the other branches.
Checks and balances
What kind of government did the Constitution of 1787 set up?
Federal Republic
power that is explicitly and clearly stated in a constitution otherwise known as the enumerated powers
Expressed powers
I interpret the laws, who am I?
Judicial branch
List one legislative branch check on the judiciary branch?
Create lower federal courts
Impeach judges
Propose constitutional amendments
Approve appointments of federal judges
The will of the people is also known as?
Popular Sovereignty
Name one English document that influenced the constitution of 1787?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Petition of Right
Powers of government that are not explicitly listed in a constitution but are necessary to carry out the enumerated (explicitly stated) powers?
Implied powers
What is the principle of separation of powers intended to prevent?
One branch of the government from becoming to powerful
Where is the best example of "popular sovereignty" located at in the Constitution?
The Preamble