Why were checks and balances created?
To make sure one branch didnt become too powerful.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
There are two types of governments in the U.S. What are they?
Federal and state
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
The president can ______ a bill if he does not agree with it.
Veto
True or False: The President can declare war .
FALSE!
What is meant by the word "federalism?"
The separation between state and federal government and their powers.
The right to bear arms is which amendment?
Amendment 2
If the president does not sign a bill into a law, it goes back to Congress where ______ % is needed to pass.
Senate and the House of Representatives
Powers that both the state and federal government have are called ?
Concurrent powers
What is stated in Amendment #4?
Your house or property cannot be searched without a warrant.
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws
What are two examples of concurrent powers?
This is the right to a speedy, fair trial. You must have a lawyer as well.
Amendment #6
What are the requirements to be Senator and a member of the House?
Senator: 35 years old, 9 years a citizen
House: 25 years old, 7 years a citizen
Powers that are given to the national government but not the states are called
Delegated Powers
Amendment #10 claims that any power not given to the national government is _______ for the states
Reserved