Federalism
What is the system of government that divides power between the national government and state governments?
Federalism
What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?
Create laws
What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?
Execute the laws/ carry out laws
What level of government typically provides local police and fire services and maintains community parks?
Local government
What is the purpose of separation of powers?
Prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
A senator listens to residents' concerns about rising costs and introduces a bill to address the problem. What responsibility is the senator fulfilling?
What is representing constituents and proposing legislation?
The federal government and North Carolina both collect income taxes. What type of power does this demonstrate?
Concurrent powers
How many members serve in the U.S. Senate, and how long is one senator's term?
100 and 6 years
The president meets with foreign leaders to discuss an international agreement. Which presidential role is being performed?
Chief Diplomat
What is the name of North Carolina's state legislature?
General Assembly
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial
A student receives a driver's license from North Carolina. Which level of government is primarily responsible for issuing it?
State government
A state passes a law that conflicts with a valid federal law on a subject governed by federal law. Which constitutional principle establishes that the Constitution and valid federal laws take priority over conflicting state laws?
Supremacy Clause
Why does a state with a larger population generally have more members in the U.S. House of Representatives, while every state has two senators?
What is House representation based on population, while each state has equal representation in the Senate?
What is the purpose of the president's Cabinet and executive departments?
What is to advise the president and help carry out federal laws and policies?
A town council passes ordinances and hires a professional manager to supervise employees and handle daily operations. What type of local government is this?
What is the council-manager system?
The president nominates a person to serve on the Supreme Court. Which branch has the power to approve or reject that nomination?
Legislative
A student believes we need new teacher requirements and standards for education. Which level of government should they approach?
State
Congress creates a federal agency to help carry out its constitutional power to collect taxes. Which constitutional clause allows Congress to create laws needed to carry out its expressed powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause/ Elastic Clause
A member of the House of Representatives introduces a bill. After committee review and a vote in the first chamber, the bill must be considered by this other chamber before it can be sent to the president.
Senate
To become president, a candidate must win 270 votes from this group to be elected
Electoral College
A company wants to build a factory in a residential neighborhood. What local government responsibility determines whether that location is permitted?
Zoning Ordinances
Congress passes a bill and president signs it into law. A group of citizens challenges the law in federal court. Which branch can determine whether the law is constitutional, and what power is it using?
Judicial; judicial review
Who represents you in the legislative branch at the national level?
David Rouzer- NC-7 Representative
Thom Tillis- NC Senator
Ted Budd- NC Senator
The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government, or prohibited to the states, to the states or the people. What is the main purpose of this amendment?
To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government, or prohibited to the states, to the states or the people.
Make sure the national government isn't too strong
The president vetoes a bill, but Congress still wants it to become law. What must Congress do to override the veto?
What is a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to override the veto?
Congress passes a law creating a new federal agency to enforce environmental regulations. The president directs the agency to carry out the law but also issues an executive order changing how the agency enforces it. What is the president’s role in this situation?
What is Chief Executive
Residents want better county services and changes to county ordinances. Which elected county officials should they contact, and why are these officials appropriate?
County Commissioners
Which branch can check the power of a Supreme Court judge who is taking bribes and how would they check judge?
Legislative branch; impeachment
Name someone who represents you at the state level.
Governor: Josh Stein
Senator: Bill Rabon
Representative: Frank Iler