Principles of Govt.
American History
Power
Tthe Constitution
Checks and Balances
100

What is the division of power between the federal government and state governments called?

Popular Sovereignty

100

What was America's first constitution called?

the Articles of Confederation
100

Powers given to the national government?

Delegated powers

100

I make the laws, who am I? 

Legislative Branch

100

List the one way the Judicial branch can check either the legislative or executive Branch?

Find a law or presidential action unconstitutional

200

The government can only exercise those powers delegated (granted) to it by the U.S. Constitution?

Limited Government

200

What were some problems with America's first constitution? 

Provided for a weak national government

200

Powers given to the states?

Reserved powers

200

I enforce the laws, who am I?

Executive branch

200

List one executive branch check on the judicial branch?

Appoint federal judges

Grant pardons and reprieves to federal offenders

300

What is the distribution of powers among the independent branches called? 

Separation of powers

300

What historical event led to the founders deciding to create the Constitution of 1787?

Shays' Rebellion

300

Powers held by both the federal and state governments? 

Concurrent powers

300

What clause is invoked in cases of conflict between federal law and state laws.

Supremacy clause

300

List one legislative branch check on the executive branch?

Veto override

Confirm executive appointments

Ratify treaties

Appropriate money

impeach the president

Pass legislation

400

The Constitution gave each branch several ways to stop the other branches. 

Checks and balances

400

What kind of government did the Constitution of 1787 set up?

Federal Republic 

400

power that is explicitly and clearly stated in a constitution otherwise known as the enumerated powers

Expressed powers

400

I interpret the laws, who am I? 

Judicial branch

400

List one legislative branch check on the judiciary branch?

Create lower federal courts 

Impeach judges

Propose constitutional amendments 

Approve appointments of federal judges

500

The will of the people is also known as?

Popular Sovereignty

500

Name one English document that influenced the constitution of 1787?

English Bill of Rights

Magna Carta

Petition of Right

500

Powers of government that are not explicitly listed in a constitution but are necessary to carry out the enumerated (explicitly stated) powers?

Implied powers

500

What is the principle of separation of powers intended to prevent? 

One branch of the government from becoming to powerful

500

Where is the best example of "popular sovereignty" located at in the Constitution? 

The Preamble