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When the President chooses not to sign a bill, it is referred to as this.
What is a VETO.
100
This system helps all three branches of our gov't keep themselves in check.
What is the system of CHECKS AND BALANCES.
100
In this theory, leadership is formed when the poeple are brought under control.
What is FORCE THEORY.
100
In this theory, the government formed out of the family.
What is EVOLUTIONARY THEORY.
100
In this theory, the leader is chosen by the gods.
What is DIVINE RIGHT THEORY.
200
These powers are shared by the national government and the states.
What are CONCURRENT POWERS.
200
These powers are reserved for the states.
What are RESERVED POWERS.
200
These powers are not stated directly in the Constitution. (2 possible answers)
What are INHERENT POWERS or IMPLIED POWERS.
200
All states must do this for an Amendment to pass.
What is "RATIFY."
200
According to this theory, the ruler and the people are entered into and agreement.
What is SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY.
300
Agreements made between states are known as this.
What is INTERSTATE COMPACTS or RELATIONS.
300
This is the basic law of the US.
What is the CONSTITUTION.
300
The first ten Amendments are also known as this.
What is the BILL OF RIGHTS.
300
When the power is divided between the states and the government, it is know as this.
What is FEDERALISM.
300
The Amendments are contained in this document.
What is the CONSTITUTION.
400
A group of people living in a definite territory who have a government with the power to make and enforce laws.
What is a STATE or NATION.
400
The organization by which order is maintained, public services are provided, and decision are enforced over the people in a territory.
What is GOVERNMENT.
400
Returning a criminal back to the state where he or she is wanted.
What is EXTRADITION.
400
This controversial bill is supported by the governor of Arizona and may soon be declared unconstitutional.
What is SB1070.
400
The judicial, the legislative and the executive.
What are the THREE BRANCHES OF THE US GOV'T.
500
This protects our freedom of speech.
What is THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
500
The three ways our government has expanded its reach.
What are THE POWER TO TAX, WAR POWER, AND THE POWER TO REGULATE COMMERCE.
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! These three powers are referred to as delegated powers.
What are EXPRESSED POWERS, IMPLIED POWERS and INHERENT POWERS.
500
This word means "supreme power."
What is SOVEREIGNTY.
500
This is a specific concurrent power that both the states and the national government share.
What is... -LEVY TAXES or -BORROW MONEY or -SPEND FOR GENERAL WELFARE or -ESTABLISH COURTS or -ENACT AND ENFORCE LAWS