Vocabulary
What is a bill?
an idea for a law
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
What does separation of powers mean?
The powers of the government are balanced between the three branches
What are the requirements to vote in the United States?
You must be 18-years-old and not committed any serious crimes.
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
What is an advantage of a federal system of government?
Power is shared between the central government and the state governments
What clause states that Congress shall have the Power to regulate Commerce between States?
The Commerce Clause
Who wanted to keep the central government weak and the states strong?
The anti-federalists
Which branch makes and establishes taxes?
The legislative branch
Which branch is in charge of the military?
The executive branch
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
to interpret the laws and make sure that laws follow the constitution
What does impeachment mean?
To charge, or accuse, a person in a high political office of a crime
What is a constitution?
a plan for the government
How are the federal, state and local governments similar?
They each have three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches
What is the job of the executive branch?
to enforce the laws (To make sure people follow the law)