U.S. Constitution

Front

What type of power allows for the national and state governments to share a power?

Back

concurrent

Front

What principle of the Constitution keeps the national government from becoming too powerful?

Back

separation of powers

Front

The president signs bills into law. What is this an example of?

Back

checks and balances

Front

What part of the Constitution allows for the legislature to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its function?

Back

elastic clause

Front

What branch of the government can override a presidential veto? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial, all of the above

Back

Legislative

Front

What branch of the government can void a law if it is unconstitutional? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial, all of the above

Back

Judicial

Front

What branch of the government appoints members to the Supreme Court? Options: Executive, Judicial, Legislative, all of the above

Back

Executive

Front

This allows for local self-government to exist in the United States: federalism, enumerated powers, elastic clause, legislative branch

Back

federalism

Front

These powers are given to the states only: concurrent, enumerated, reserved, all of the above

Back

reserved

Front

The Bill of Rights illustrates what principle of government? Options: The Government's power is limited, Checks and Balances, Separation of Power, Judicial Review

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The Government's power is limited