Government OST Mini Review - Day Before Tests Bell Ringer

Front

What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

A system of checks and balances.

Front

The definition of popular sovereignty is:

Back

Government's Power comes from the people.

Front

The definition of federalism is:

Back

Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

Front

The definition of Limited Government is:

Back

Government's power is restricted

Front

What does the executive branch do?

Back

enforces the laws

Front

Who has the expressed power to declare war?

Back

Congress

Front

A Presidential action that has the force of law, but was presented by congress and can be overturned by a future President.

Back

Executive Order

Front

What is an Executive Branch check over the Judicial Branch?

Back

appoint federal judges

Front

What is an Executive Branch check over the Judicial Branch? Options: raise taxes, Call Congress into session, declare war, appoint federal judges

Back

appoint federal judges

Front

Which is a check the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch? Options: declare war, veto bills that Congress sends, raise the interest rate, declare laws unconstitutional

Back

veto bills that Congress sends