The introduction of the Constitution that outlines its purposes.
preamble
How many branches of government are there?
3
Each branch has ____________over the other.
power
There is only 1 government at this level _________
The Preamble of the US Constitution puts the power into the President & Vice President, or the Executive Branch of the government.
FALSE - Power is given to the people "We the People"
National and State governments should share power so neither is too powerful.
federalism
_________________enforces the laws
Executive
The president can __________ a law.
There are 50 governments at this level ____________
State Government
Reserved Powers are reserved for the National Government.
False- Reserved Powers are for state governments.
life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
_______________interprets the laws.
Judicial
This branch declares laws unconstitutional.
Judicial
There are how many Senators in Congress?
100
Delegated powers are delegated amongst the 50 states.
FALSE - Delegated Powers are for the National Government.
Federal & State Shared Powers
Concurrent Powers
_________________ makes the laws.
Legislative
This branch can appoint judges and make pardons.
Executive
Congress can override a Presidential Veto with _______ vote to pass.
2/3 or 67%
Since the whole population cannot vote on everything all the time, we elect representatives who share the same beliefs who then vote for us.
TRUE
Government power comes from the people in a democracy.
Popular Sovereignty
Congress is made up of the Senate & House of Representatives, which occupy this branch of government.
Legislative
For a law that was vetoed by the President, this branch must have 2/3 vote to override it.
Legislative
The House of Representatives membership is based on state population, so there are __________ members.
435
The President has the power to take away a person's individual rights if he feels it's in the best interest of the country.
FALSE
Limited Government states that NO ONE is above the law, and individual rights are liberties that Americans are born with that cannot be taken away