State and National Government
Name a shared power of the states and national government
can collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, and regulate education
What is the purpose of the system of Checks and Balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
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What is the primary purpose of the legislative branch?
To make laws for our country
Why does each state have two senators?
to balance the rights of the large and small states
What is "full faith and credit?"
Each state has to uphold the laws and court decisions of every other state
What is a power that both the states and antional governments have?
Raise taxes
Which branch of the government can propose an amendment?
Congress
What is judicial review?
The Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional
Who or what elects the president?
Electoral College
What is the term for the sharing of power between the states and national governments?
Federalism
*What is the final step in a national bill becoming a law?
The presidents signs it
Name three goals of the US Constitution
establish Justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defence
promote the general Welfare
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
What is the primary duty of the judicial branch?
Resolve disputes under the law
The delegates of the convention started the Preamble with "We the People," why?
To state the power of the government comes from the people
What are three advantages of states sharing a common market (economy)?
It creates a single national economy, large businesses can operate and be located in several states, and goods and resources can easily be moved between and across states.
How can the executive branch "check" the power of congress?
vetoing bills
3/4ths of what group can ratify an amendment to the constitution?
State legislatures
*Name three duties of the executive branch
Negotiate treaties, carrying out laws, nominating federal judges, commander in chief,
What are three ways the US people can directly participate in our government?
Joining speical interest groups, participate in elections (vote), join political parties, attend peaceful protests...
*Explain "Supreme Law of the Land" and what that means for the states
This means that a state's constitution, laws, and judicial decisions must agree with the Constitution and must not conflict with any other federal laws or treaties
How can the judical branch "check" the power of congress?
Rule on or reject laws that are unconstitutional
How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?
27
Which branch can declare war?
legislative
What is principle "Majority rule" as stated in the consitution?
Decisions represent what most people want