Amendments
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, and Petition
The President checks the Legislative Branch by using this power to reject passed legislation.
What is a Veto?
This branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
What does Federalism mean?
Divides Local, State, and National government levels
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27 Amendments
What is the 19th Amendment?
Gives women the right to vote
The House of Representatives has the power to remove the President and federal judges.
What is impeachment?
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What does Ratification mean?
A final approval for a legal document
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7 Articles
What is the 9th Amendment?
States powers that aren't listed in the Constitution belong to the people
This legislative power can be used to negate a presidential veto.
What is a two-thirds override vote?
This two-part body, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, is responsible for making laws.
What is Congress?
What does Separation of Powers mean?
3 separate independent branches of national government
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the 26th Amendment?
Lowers the voting age to 18
The Senate checks the Executive branch by doing this to Presidential appointments and treaties.
What is confirming (or rejecting) them?
The Executive branch holds this power, allowing the President to free individuals from federal crimes.
What is the power to grant pardons?
What does Impeachment mean?
When the Senate removes an official from power because of a federal crime.
When was the Constitution made?
In 1787
What is the 11th Amendment
Sets limits on when a state can be sued in federal court
The Legislative branch can check the Executive branch by refusing to approve the funding for initiatives, also known as this.
What is "power of the purse" or withholding funds?
The length of time a U.S. Supreme Court justice can serve, which allows them to remain independent of political pressure.
What is a lifetime appointment?
What is Checks and Balances?
A system where the 3 branches have separate powers and can check each other so no branch has to much power
What are the steps to amending the Constitution?
2. Ratification by the States