Federalism
This system of government divides power between national and state governments.
Federal Government
This is the branch of Government that writes/makes laws.
Legislative Branch
The idea that government power is divided among three branches is called?
Separation of Powers
This is what the president does when refusing to approve a law passed by Congress.
The first ten amendments in the Constitution are called
The Bill of Rights
This amendment says power not given to the national government belong to the states.
Tenth Amendment
This is the branch led by the President that enforces laws.
Executive Branch
This branch of government has the power to conduct war, sign treaties, and nominate people for federal office.
Congress checks the president by having the power to do this with laws he rejects.
Override a veto
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
First Amendment
The specific powers of congress listed in the Constitution are called?
Enumerated Powers
This is the branch of government that interprets laws and includes the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
This branch of government has the power to decide conflicts between states and between individuals in different states.
Judicial Branch
This is when Congress brings a president or judge to trial for misconduct.
Impeachment
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment
Powers shared by both national and state governments are called?
Concurrent Powers
This Article of the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch.
Article I
This part of Congress has the sole power to initiate and write tax bills and budgets.
The House of Representatives
This power allows courts to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
This amendment says that people's rights are not restricted to those stated in the first 8 amendments.
Ninth Amendment
This clause allows Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its power.
The Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause)
This Article of the Constitution describes the Judicial Branch.
Article III
This part of Congress has the power to approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments.
The Senate
This presidential power allows the president to check the Supreme Court by forgiving someone convicted of a federal crime.
Pardon
This Article of the Constitution describes how the Constitution can be amended.
Article V