Principles of Gov.
This principle means the government’s power comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
This is when the President rejects a bill.
What is a veto?
This branch makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
This branch interprets laws.
What is the judicial branch?
This branch enforces laws.
What is the executive branch?
This principle divides power between the national and state governments.
What is federalism?
This term describes the sharing of power between the national government and state governments.
What is federalism?
This is the name of the group in charge of the Legislative Branch.
What is Congress?
The highest court in the United States.
What is the Supreme Court?
The leader of the executive branch.
Who is the president?
This principle makes sure no branch becomes too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
When one branch officially blocks or limits the power of another branch, it is using this system.
What is checks and balances?
These are the two houses of Congress.
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate?
This document judges use to decide if laws follow it.
What is the Constitution?
This group advises the President and leads departments.
What is the Cabinet?
This principle separates the government into three branches.
What is separation of powers?
When a court declares that a law goes against the Constitution, it is exercising this power.
What is judicial review?
This is the total number of voting members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What is 435?
If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, what happens to that law?
What is it is struck down / no longer valid?
The President can reject a bill using this power.
What is veto power?
If Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and Congress overrides the veto, which two principles are being demonstrated?
What are checks and balances and separation of powers?
If a government official acts outside the powers given to them by the Constitution, their action would be considered this.
What is unconstitutional?
If a bill passes the House but fails in the Senate, what happens to the bill?
What is it does not become law?
Which principle of government allows courts to limit the power of Congress or the President?
What is checks and balances?
If the President signs a treaty, which branch must approve it?
What is the legislative branch (Senate)?