We the People
In a democracy, how do people choose their representatives?
Voting
No one is above the ____
Law
What branch makes the laws?
Legislative
When the national and state governments share powers, it is known as _________ ________
Concurent powers
Individual rights are freedoms that the ________ must protect.
Government
Checks and balances prevent the branches of government from becoming too __________?
Powerful
What branch carries out the laws?
Executive
Power is shared between the __________ government and the State government?
National
In the Constitution, the ______ of Rights lists citizens' freedoms.
What is it called when the powers of government are divided into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
What branch interprets laws (to see if they are constitutional)?
Judicial
"Reserved Powers" are powers that belong only to the _______?
States
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The people have power
What word describes when the president does not approve a new law?
Veto
What branch of government does the President belong to?
Executive
Powers belonging to the National government are called?
Enumerated powers