Types of Governments
In which government does one single leader have the most control over citizens' lives?
Dictatorship
Which principle holds that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed?
Popular Sovereignty
This branch makes laws.
legislative branch
Judicial Branch
The "introduction" of the U.S. Constitution is called _____?
The preamble
In this system of government, power is held by a king or queen.
Monarchy
The principle of federalism provides that there are separate powers between the federal government and the . . .
state governments
This branch interprets laws.
Judicial branch
Which branch can veto a bill?
Executive Branch (President)
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called ___________________________.
The Bill of Rights
In which type of government do citizens elect representatives?
Republic
or
Representative Democracy
The principle of Separation of Powers means that the power in the federal government is divided into what?
three branches
This branch enforces laws.
Executive branch
Who nominates judges?
President
Name two rights found in the First Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
In this type of government, power is held by a small group of people.
Oligarchy
The principle of checks and balances limits the __________ of each branch.
power
How many individuals serve in Congress?
535
435 in the House of Representatives
100 in the Senate
Who confirms judges?
Senate
True or False: The Fourth Amendment guarantees the freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
True
The United States of America is which type of government?
Republic
or
Representative Democracy
Judicial review means that the courts can determine a law to be ___________________.
unconstitutional
How long does a president serve in office?
4-year terms, 2 term-limit
What are the three levels of courts in the Judicial Branch?
District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Court
Bear arms. (Own guns).