Forms of Government
the people control the government
What is DEMOCRACY
the people are the ultimate authority in government
What is POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
Government controls production and distribution (e.g., North Korea)
What is COMMAND ECONOMY
federal laws are superior to state laws.
What is SUPREMACY CLAUSE
Each state is represented by this many senators.
What is TWO or 2
one person controls the government
What is DICTATORSHIP
the branches have powers over each other to prevent abuse
What is CHECKS & BALANCES
Private ownership; profits go to owners
What is FREE MARKET
allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out powers.
What is NECESSARY & PROPER CLAUSE
This many electoral votes are required to win the presidency.
What is TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY or 270
a small group controls the government
What is OLIGARCHY
legislative, executive, and judicial powers kept separate
What is SEPARATION OF POWERS
Market with government regulations (minimum wage)
What is MIXED ECONOMY
lets Congress regulate trade between states and with other nations.
What is COMMERCE CLAUSE
This branch interprets the Constitution and laws.
What is JUDICIAL BRANCH
rule by religious authority (government in the name of a deity)
What is THEOCRACY
courts can declare laws unconstitutional
What is JUDICIAL REVIEW
Decisions based on customs and traditions
What is TRADITIONAL
A state law allowing a banned pesticide is overturned because a federal law outlaws it nationwide.
What is SUPREMACY CLAUSE
The primary job of this branch is to enforce or implement laws.
What is EXECUTIVE BRANCH
hereditary ruler limited by a constitution
What is CONSTITUTIONAL or LIMITED MONARCHY
The president vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides the veto with the required majority.
What is CHECKS & BALANCES
A private hospital operates for profit but must follow government safety regulations and minimum wage laws.
What is MIXED ECONOMY
Congress passes a law regulating airlines because air travel crosses state lines.
What is COMMERCE CLAUSE
This body’s main job is to create and pass laws.
What is LEGISLATIVE BRANCH