checks and balances
to veto laws is an executive check on what branch?
the legislative branch
what kind of grant has a narrowly defined purpose?
categorical grant
what amendment gives black men the right to vote
15th
what is the name of the introduction of the constitution
the preamble
what is federalism
the division of federal government and state government
the legislative branch can override the president's veto with what persent of both houses?
2/3 rds of both houses
what kind of grant is intended for broadly defined purposes?
a block grant
what amendment prohibits the sale of alcohol
18th
how many articles are their in the constitution
7
what kind of powers are given to the federal government because it is sovereign
inherent powers
creating lower federal courts and establishing the number of judges is a check on the judicial branch made by the...branch
legislative branch
what kind of grant is given to private agencies that apply for them?
a project grant
what amendment removes the prohibition of alcohol
21st
which article discusses the legislative branch
article 1
what are the powers that the federal government and the state governments share
concurrent powers
which branch appropriates money to fund presidential programs?
the judicial branch
what kind of government does the central government owe the states?
a republican (representative) form of government
what amendment changes the voting age to 18
26th
which article deals with amending the constitution
article 5
what do the following have in common
-grant titles of nobility
-changing the bill of rights
-deny due prosses
they are denied to the federal government and the state governments (concurrent denied)
what branch can declare actions and decisions unconstitutional?
the judicial branch
what kind of integrity does the government owe the states?
territorial integraty
what amendment prohibits the increase or decrease of congresses salary during their term
27th
what article discusses the executive branch
article 2
true or false: establishing public school systems and conducting elections are the state's rights?
the states rights