Federalism
List three powers given to the Federal Government.
Coin money, regulate commerce, declare war, raise and maintain armed forces, establish a Post Office, acquire territory by exploration/occupancy, and anything given to them by the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What branch of government does Congress belong to?
The Legislative Branch.
What is the term limit for United States presidents?
Two terms, each is four years long.
Who makes up the Judiciary/Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court/Supreme Court Justices.
Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference.
What are 3 powers are given to state governments?
Prescribe policies on commerce, taxation, healthcare, education, make and enforce laws, charter banks, and borrow money.
Who makes up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are three of your freedoms given to you in the First Amendment?
The right to free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom to petition, and freedom of assembly.
What are the three types of powers given to the National Government?
Delegated - Also known as the enumerated or expressed powers, these are specifically granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
Implied - Not specifically stated in the Constitution, but may be inferred from the elastic (or necessary and proper clause).
Inherent - Not specifically listed in the Constitution, but these grow out of the very existence of the national government.
What powers are given to Congress?
The authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointment, and substantial investigative powers.
True or False: Supreme Court Justices have term limits.
False, the position is given to them and they remain there until they retire or die.
How many Amendments does the Bill of Rights cover?
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution.