Separation of Powers
Which branch has the power to write laws?
Legislative
This branch can veto laws.
Executive branch
Federalism divides power between what TWO entities?
Federal government and the state government
Which political party is considered to be more liberal?
Democratic Party
Media outlets report that it is highly likely that Trump will be able to overturn the election results.
SO FALSE
Which branch of government has the power to enforce the laws?
Executive
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
What are powers that ONLY the state governments have?
Reserved powers
Who are the people that directly vote for the president?
Electors
Washington DC has to honor Virginia concealed carry laws
False
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the laws?
Judicial
This branch appoints justices, ambassadors, agency heads, and other important officials.
Executive branch
What are the powers of the federal government that are STATED in the Constitution?
Delegated powers or enumerated powers
How many electoral votes does a president need to win the election?
270
Controlling businesses is a power delegated exclusively to the federal government.
False
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative branch
This branch can impeach government officials.
Legislative
Who is the executive of a city?
Mayor
toss ups, battleground states, purple states, swing states
President Trump was impeached.
True
Which branch has the power to make treaties?
Executive branch
This branch can override a president's veto.
Legislative branch
What part of the Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people?
10th Amendment
Hillary Clinton
Obama pardoned more people than Trump
True