Types of Powers
This is a power that is NOT allowed by the Constitution.
Denied Power
Identify which type of power is being described:
the power to collect taxes.Concurrent Power
Describe what it means for one branch to "check" the power of another branch.
One branch is limiting the power or authority of another branch.
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
Congress may remove the President from office through the impeachment process.
the LEGISLATIVE branch is "checking" the power of the EXECUTIVE branch
Term for the powers of the national government listed in the Constitution specifically.
Enumerated, or Expressed Powers
Identify which type of power is being described:
the power to create and maintain an army and navy.
Enumerated, or Expressed Power
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
The President vetoes a proposed bill from Congress.
The EXECUTIVE branch is "checking" the power of the LEGISLATIVE branch
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
Congress removes a federal judge from their position through the impeachment process.
the LEGISLATIVE branch is "checking" the power of the JUDICIAL branch
Which level(s) of government do the reserved powers belong to?
States
Identify which type of power is being described:
the power to issue drivers' licenses.
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
the Supreme Court declares a federal law as unconstitutional.
the JUDICIAL branch is "checking" the LEGISLATIVE branch
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
Congress overrules a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote of both chambers.
the LEGISLATIVE branch is "checking" the power of the EXECUTIVE branch
Which level(s) of government do concurrent powers belong to?
Both the national government AND state governments
Identify which type of power is being described:
the power to make and enforce laws.
Concurrent Powers
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
the Supreme Court declared an action of the President to be unconstitutional.
the JUDICIAL branch is "checking" the power of the EXECUTIVE branch
Why did the Framers of the Constitution include a system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
In order to further preserve a limited government and ensure that no one person or branch could overpower the others and dominate the government
Term for powers of Congress not specified in the Constitution, but assumed by the "Necessary and Proper" Clause.
Implied Powers
Identify which type of power is being described:
the power to build and repair roads.
Concurrent Power
For the following action, identify which branch of government holds the power and which branch of government's power is being "checked"
The President selects Supreme Court justices and other federal judges
the EXECUTIVE branch is "checking" the power of the JUDICIAL branch
What is the key principle of government that is the judicial branch's most powerful "check" over the other 2 branches?
Judicial Review