Checks and Balances

Front

The _ branch makes laws.

Back

legislative

Front

Which branch carries out (enforces) the laws?

Back

executive branch

Front

Which branch interprets the laws?

Back

judicial branch

Front

________________ prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

_______ powers are powers NOT specifically listed out in the Constitution.

Back

implied

Front

What is the term for a government based on consent of the people that will be governed?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

What is the concept that divides the federal government into different branches?

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

What is the term used to describe having both a state government AND a national government?

Back

Federalism

Front

__________ powers are powers explicitly listed out in the Constitution

Back

enumerated

Front

__________ powers are powers shared by both the national and state level governments.

Back

concurrent