Federalism and Government Branches

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What is Federalism?

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Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, like states.

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What are the three branches of government?

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The three branches of government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.

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What does the Legislative branch do?

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The Legislative branch makes laws.

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What does the Executive branch do?

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The Executive branch enforces laws.

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What does the Judicial branch do?

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The Judicial branch interprets laws.

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What is the Constitution?

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The Constitution is the supreme law of the land that outlines the framework of government.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.

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What are enumerated powers?

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Enumerated powers are powers specifically granted to the national government by the Constitution.

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What are reserved powers?

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Reserved powers are powers that are not specifically granted to the national government and are reserved for the states.

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What are concurrent powers?

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Concurrent powers are powers that are shared by both the national and state governments.