Federalism
State/Federal/Both: marriage laws
State
Power to declare war
Legislative
The president can reject a law passed by Congress through his ______ power
Veto
Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
First Amendment
True or False: Impeachment REMOVES the president (explain your answer)
False: The House impeaches the president but the Senate must have a trial to remove the president
State/Federal/Both: Taxation
Both
Judicial Review
Judicial Branch
Can determine the Constitutionality of Laws
Supreme Court (Judicial branch)
No requirement to house soldiers
3rd Amendment
Define Popular Sovereignty
The PEOPLE hold the power
State/Federal/Both: Declare war and make treaties
Federal
Congress: House and Senate
Legislature
Congress can __________ a presidential veto with 2/3 vote
Override
Right to due process
5th Amendment
Name one weakness of the Articles of Confederation
1. Could not raise taxes
2. Could not enforce treaties
3. Could not regulate trade among states
4. No executive or judicial branch
Powers of the Federal Government are called
Enumerated or Delegated Powers
Executive
Appoints judges and cabinet members
Executive (President)
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Powers of the state are referred to as
Reserved Powers
FBI, National Park Service, IRS
Executive
Power of Impeachment
Legislative (specifically the House)
The 10th amendment
Reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states
The president is elected through the ________ _________
Electoral College