U.S. Constitution
Constitution
Where does our power come from?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
what are the three branches of government?
a system of government that divides power between a central national government and regional state governments.
what is federalism
A change or addition to the constitution
What is an amendment?
The Legislative branch
Which branch makes federal laws?
The Senate must confirm high-level appointments
What is an example of a check on presidential power?
the first ten amendments in the constitution
what is the bill of rights
they are appointed by the president and confirmed by congress
how do justices get there jobs
overriding the veto with a 2/3 vote
How can Congress check the president
the existence of division of at least two levels of government including a written constitution
What are the key features of federalism
One of the powers that Congress has
Who has the power to declare war, the power to make laws, collect taxes, etc
The 1st paragraph in the constitution
What is the Preamble?
Guardian of the law
What is court?
The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme court
How does the Executive branch check the judicial branch
designed to create a strong national government while limiting its power and allowing states to handle local issues
Why did the founders choose a federal system?
The 10th amendment
The branch of government that the supreme government belongs to.
what is the court belongs to the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress and actions taken by the Executive Branch unconstitutional through judicial review
How does the Judicial Branch check the other two branches?