Federalism
Federalism divides power between the national government and the __________ governments.
State governments.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch.
What is a government where people elect representatives called?
A republic.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment.
Which level of government prints money?
Federal government.
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch.
What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution?
An amendment.
The Great Compromise created what two-house structure?
Senate + House of Representatives.
Which amendment protects your right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment.
Name one power of the state government.
Schools, driver’s licenses, elections (any one).
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch.
What vocabulary term means “to officially approve”?
Ratify.
The Constitutional Convention took place in what year?
1787.
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment.
Which level of government handles fire departments, police, and trash collection?
Local government.
What document explains the powers and roles of each branch?
The Constitution.
What term refers to the first 10 amendments protecting freedoms?
Bill of Rights.
What was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government was too weak.
Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment.
Why did the Founders choose a federal system instead of a single national government?
To prevent one government from becoming too powerful and to let states solve local needs.
Give one way any branch can check another branch.
Examples:
Who supported the Constitution and a strong national government?
Federalists.
What compromise counted enslaved people as part of the population for representation and taxes?
The Three-Fifths Compromise.
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states?
10th Amendment.