LS5 Federalism Review

Front

The branches of government possess the ability to halt certain action of the other branches so each is subject to a number of constitutional restraints by the other branches.

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Authority of the government is derived from the people. Government governs with the consent of the governed.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Distribution of government power among independent branches. Each branch has a specific field of authority and unique set of responsibilities within the government

Back

Separation of Power

Front

Government can only exercise the powers granted to it by the constitution.

Back

Limited Government

Front

The division of power between a central government & a regional (local) government.

Back

Federalism

Front

The division of power between the national and the state government in the U.S.

Back

Federalism

Front

Which Constitutional principle deals with the interaction between the branches?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Government splits power between independent states and a central government.

Back

Federal

Front

All government power rest in a central government.

Back

Unitary

Front

An association of independent states.

Back

Confederal