Federalism
The idea when the power is split among the national and the state governments.
Federalism
Rule of law applies to everyone, even the ___.
President
The branch where laws are created.
The Legislative Branch
Each branch of government has the power to “___” the other branches.
Check
Republicanism emphasizes the participation of ___.
Citizens
The state governments and national government both punish criminals, borrow money, maintain law enforcement, and _____ _____.
Collect Taxes
A rulebook for the countries government.
The Constitution
The branch where laws are enforced.
Executive Branch
Checks and balances ensures that not one person or institution holds all of the ___.
Power
All citizens are capable of self ___.
Rule
The government that declares war.
The Federal Government
Citizens can change the constitution by ___.
Voting
The branch where a law is judged to be constitutional or not.
Judicial Branch
The legislative branch can ___ federal judges and the president.
Impeach
All citizens are equal in their ___.
Responsibilities/Rights
The states can conduct _____ elections.
State
_____ divides the power among several branches of government.
Separation of Powers
The government is separated into three branches in order to prevent the government from becoming too ___.
Powerful
How the president denies a law.
Citizens put the common ____ above themselves.
Good
The government that coins money.
National Government
______ makes sure everyone is treated fairly regardless of their beliefs.
Rights of the Minority
Separation of Power makes sure all laws are ____.
Constitutional
The percentage needed in congress for a veto to be turned over.
⅔
Paying taxes, obeying the law, and serving on a jury when summoned are considered ___.
Civic Duties