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What is the name for the numbered sections of the Constitution?
Articles
100
What are powers that do not specifically belong to the Federal Government? (Name for state powers)
Reserved Powers
100
In which branch of government does the "Cabinet" belong?
The Executive Branch
100
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
100
What Constitutional clause establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land?
The Supremacy Clause
200
How is power shared in a Federal system of government? (Federalism)
Divided between central and state governments
200
What allows the president to reject any act of Congress?
Veto
200
What is the power that allows the Supreme Court to interpret laws and determine if a law is constitutional?
Judicial Review
200
What is a common name for the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
200
In a state government, who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The Governor
300
What is a preamble?
An introduction
300
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
300
How can the Supreme Court check the power of Congress?
Judicial Review
300
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
300
How are the Texas Government and the Federal Government alike?
They both have the same three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
400
What is the constitutional principle of popular sovereignty?
Power resides in the people
400
What is one way Congress can check the power of the President?
Impeachment
400
How can Congress override a veto?
2 / 3 vote to override
400
In how many ways can the Constitution be formally changed?
4
400
What is issued by a state government to grant legal status to a community?
A charter
500
Which of these is not one of the 6 principles of the Constitution? -Checks and Balances -Federalism -Unlimited government -Separation of powers
Unlimited government
500
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
Carry out the laws that Congress passes
500
How can the President check the power of the Supreme Court?
Appoints Justices
500
Which amendment was overturned by a later amendment?
18th Amendent (Prohibition)
500
In what areas do state governments have more power than the federal government?
Health and safety