Which document contains the basic rules used to run the United States Government?
Constitution
200
What are some examples of powers granted to the STATE government?
handing out licenses, run elections, establish public schools, enforce laws, build roads, collect taxes, establish courts
200
Who must approve anyone that the president appoints to a position?
Congress
200
What are the TWO parts of the United States Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
200
a member of the House of Representatives
Representative
300
Which document includes a list of rights of the people protected by the United State Government?
The Bill of Rights
300
What is the term used to describe the level of government that makes the decisions for the United States of American?
Federal Government
300
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
Supreme Court
300
Who enforces the laws?
The Executive Branch
300
the highest court in our country
Supreme Court
400
How does the Constitution limit the power of the Federal Government?
It gives citizens the right to vote for their representatives.
400
What are some responsibilities of the Federal Government?
declaring war, making treaties, printing money, establishing armed forces, establishing post offices, enforcing laws, building roads, collecting taxes establish courts
400
One of Congress' powers is to impeach either the President or his appointments. What does impeach mean?
to charge a public official with wrongdoing in office
400
Who interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
400
power is separated, or divided, among three branches of government
Separation of Powers
500
Where does the power of a Republic government come from?
Power and authority comes from the people
500
Who is the head of the federal government?
President
500
Why do we have a separation of powers?
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
500
Who writes the laws?
Legislative Branch
500
A group of people who help and give advice to the President