Federalism
This type of power is shared between national and state governments.
Concurrent Powers
The President can reject a bill passed by Congress using this power.
Veto
This principle divides government into three branches.
Separation of Powers
Changes to the Constitution are called this.
Amendment
This clause allows Congress to make laws necessary to carry out its powers.
The necessary and proper clause
Powers given only to the national government, such as coining money, are called this.
Enumerated (expressed) powers
Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes in both chambers.
Two-thirds
This branch interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly.
The Judicial Branch
An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of this branch.
Congress (Legislative)
If a state law conflicts with a federal law, this happens according to the Supremacy Clause.
The federal law prevails (state law is invalid)
The Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states under this amendment.
The 10th Amendment
This branch checks the others by declaring laws or executive actions unconstitutional.
The Judicial Branch
The President serves as both the head of state and this role within the military.
The Commander-in-chief
To become law, amendments must be ratified by this fraction of state legislatures.
Three-fourths
The necessary and proper clause is often referred to by this name, due to Congress using the clause to expand their powers.
The Elastic Clause
The following powers belong to which level of government?
Conduct elections, regulate marriage and divorce laws, regulate intrastate commerce, establish schools.
States (reserved) powers
The Senate checks the President’s power by confirming these appointments.
Federal Judges and cabinet members
The branch responsible for making laws is this one.
The Legislative Branch
The Constitution allows amendments to be ratified either by state legislatures or by these special gatherings.
State Conventions
This part of the U.S. Constitution establishes that the Constitution and federal law stand above state laws.
The Supremacy Clause
The following powers belong to which level of government?
Make treaties, establish post offices, regulate interstate commerce.
Federal Government
The House of Representatives holds this exclusive power, which acts as the first step in removing a President.
Impeachment
The President serves as Commander-in-Chief, but only Congress can do this with the military.
Declare War
The final step of the amendment process is when an amendment is approved by three-fourths of the states.
Ratification
This clause requires states to respect the laws and court decisions of other states.
The full faith and credit clause