LEJ Who?
Who writes and passes federal laws?
Legislative Branch
What principle means the people give government its power?
Popular sovereignty
What does veto mean?
To strike down/say no to bill passed by congress
Who controls public schools?
State government
What year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
Who signs bills into law?
President (Executive Branch)
What principle means the government must obey the law?
Rule of Law
Who can override a presidential veto?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
Who can coin or print money?
National Government
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who interprets what the laws mean?
What is the Judicial Branch?
What principle divides power among three branches?
Separation of Powers
Who approves federal judges and treaties?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
What power is shared by both national and state governments?
Power to tax, create laws, build roads.
What document did Federalist write to support the Constitution?
Federalist Papers
Who vetoes the bill/law?
Executive Branch
What principle means each branch can limit the others?
Checks and Balances
Congress is split into what two groups?
Senate and House of Representatives
Why did the Founders separate the powers of government?
To make sure no branch becomes too powerful
What group wanted less federal power and more state power?
Anti-Federalists
Who decides whether a law violates the Constitution?
The Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
What principle keeps power divided between national and state governments?
Federalism
If the President breaks the law, what can Congress do?
Remove him (Impeach him)
What principle allows each branch to stop the others from abusing power?
Checks and Balances
Which compromise settled representation for large and small states?
The Great Compromise