Federalism and Powers
These powers are shared by both the federal and state governments.
Concurrent Powers
The President can prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law by using this power.
Veto
Article I of the Constitution establishes this branch.
The Legislative Branch
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known by this name.
Bill of Rights
This term means that the people are the ultimate source of the government’s power.
Popular Sovereignty
Powers such as regulating education and establishing local governments generally belong to the states and are called these
Reserved Powers
Courts can determine that a law or government action violates the Constitution through this power.
Judicial Review
Article II establishes this branch, headed by the President.
The Executive Branch
This amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.
10th Amendment
This term means that the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution and cannot act outside those limits.
Limited Government
These are powers specifically written or listed in the Constitution for the national government.
Enumerated/ Expressed Powers
The President nominates federal judges, but this branch must approve those nominations.
The Legislative Branch (the Senate)
Article III establishes this branch, which includes the Supreme Court.
The Judicial Branch
This clause establishes that the Constitution and valid federal laws take priority over conflicting state laws.
Supremacy Clause
This principle divides government responsibilities among different branches so that no single branch holds all the power.
Separation of Powers
Congress creates a federal agency to carry out one of its expressed powers, even though the agency itself is not mentioned in the Constitution. This is an example of what type of power?
Implied Powers
Congress can limit the power of federal judges by using this process to remove judges for misconduct.
Impeachment
This branch has the power to determine whether government actions are constitutional.
The Judicial Branch
This part of the Constitution explains why the Constitution was created and begins with the words “We the People.”
The Preamble
This term means that no person, including government leaders, is above the law.
Rule of Law
This constitutional system divides governmental power between the national government and state governments.
Federalism
A President takes an action that the Supreme Court determines violates the Constitution. Which principle is being demonstrated when the judicial branch limits the executive branch?
Checks and Balances
Which branch of government has the power to confirm presidential appointments and approve treaties?
Legislative Branch (specifically the Senate)
The Constitution divides the process of changing the Constitution between the national and state governments. What is the name of the formal process used to change the Constitution?
Amendment Process
This is the power of the courts to determine whether laws or government actions are constitutional.
Judicial Review