Powers
What are powers not listed in the Constitution but belong to the federal government called?
Implied Powers
The power to run hospitals
Local
Name two examples of concurrent powers shared by the federal and state governments?
Taxes, Courts
What amendment allows U.S. citizens to bear arms
What branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws
Executive Branch
What are powers listed in the constitution and given to the federal government called?
Expressed Powers
The power to create post offices
Federal
Who has more power? State governments or the Federal Government?
Federal Government
What amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishments
8th
What branch of government is responsible for writing laws
Legislative Branch
What are powers given to state governments called?
Reserved Powers
The power to establish local governments
State
Who in the government has the power to declare war?
Legislative Branch
What amendment protects our homes from being quartered by soldiers?
3rd
What branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws
Judicial Branch
What are powers that are shared between federal and state governments are called?
Concurrent Powers
The power to collect taxes
ALL
What are three things the U.S. and Florida Constitutions have in common?
What amendment gives citizens the right to a speedy and public trial by a jury
6th
Name 1 check that the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch
Marriage and Drivers Licenses (Reserved, Concurrent, Expressed)
Reserved Powers
The power to Declare War
Federal
Explain one way an amendment can be added to the U.S. Constitution?
Congress passes with 2/3 vote
List all 5 rights guaranteed to us under the 1st Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What branch can declare presidential acts unconstitutional?