Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances
What are the three branches?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive.
What does federalism mean?
the power is split between central and federal goverment
True or false?: Senators and House of Representatives are elected directly by U.S citizens
true
How many Amendments are there?
27 amendments
Which Branch can impeach the President?
The Legislative branch
Concurrent powers belong to who?
Both types of government
How would you describe popular sovereignty?
people have all the power
How much power does limited goverment get?
as much power as the people give
What is one way the bill can become law?
67% of House of Representatives have to vote yes
Who gets to declare the war?
Congress
How do people exercise participate in the election of the president?
the people of the states vote for the president and their vote is called the electoral votes, the person with the best electoral votes wins.
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
How do checks and balances make the government less efficient?
the branches have to work together to be able to restrain the other branches
Reserve powers belong to?
State government
What amendment gives the right to bear arms?
The Second amendment
what is the purpose of the checks and balances?
All branches are are equal and work together.
Who establishes local (town) government?
State
Which amendment gives you the right to a fair punishment and bail?
the 8th amendment