Vocabulary
to change
to amend
declares If laws are unconstitutional
the Supreme Court
Branch that deals with executing the laws
The Executive branch
Give an example of how the president, congress, or supreme court can check another branch
Pres can veto
Congress can override- overrule the veto
Supreme court can declare laws unconstitutional
Branch that makes laws
legislative branch
To veto
to reject
The constitution is divided into how many articcles
7
The section of Congress where you run for two years and the leader is the speaker
house of represenatives
What is an example of local governments
county, city, town, district
The French and Indian War is considered part of which larger War in europe
the 7 years war
People have the right to alter or abolish government
Popular sovereignty
Safeguard against abuse of powers. Each branch can limit the actions of other two
System of Checks and Balances
leader of the senate
the vice president
responsibility of local government.
list 2
Run schools
Hire police and firefighters
Maintain recreational/public facilities
What religious group is known for the Salem Witch Trails?
The Puritians
Divide of powers between Federal and state governments
Federalism
The US is a __ __
Meaning the constitution provides the basis for its republic government and citizens elect representatives
Constitutional Republic
the branch of government that appoints foreign ambassadors
Executive branch
Responsibility of state governments
list 3
Maintain law and order
Enforce criminal law
Protect property
Regulate businesses
Set Standards for public education
Provide welfare programs
What animal is pictured below?
Capybara
To remove (a president)
To impeach
What protects and list individual rights
the bill of rights or the constitution
list 3 powers of congress
Levy taxes
Coin money
Declare war
make laws
In order to ratify a law/ bill what percentage is needed
3/4 of the legislative or state convention
Who is the first president and vice president
George Washington and John Adams