SOC 8 Flashcard 2 -Constitution

Front

What is the name of the federal branch that makes laws? It is covered in Article I of the Constitution.

Back

Legislative

Front

What is the name of the federal branch that is tasked to carry out and enforce our laws? It is covered in Article II of the Constitution.

Back

Executive

Front

What is the name of the federal branch that determines if laws are Constitutional? It is covered in Article III of the Constitution.

Back

Judicial

Front

Article I of the Constitution addresses the powers and responsibilities of this: Congress, President, Supreme Court, Amendments

Back

Congress

Front

We would read Article II if we wanted to learn about the powers and responsibilities of the: Congress, President, Supreme Court, Amendments, Mayor of Gagetown

Back

President

Front

We would read Article III if we wanted to learn about the powers and responsibilities of the: Congress, President, Supreme Court, Amendments, Mayor of Gagetown

Back

Supreme Court

Front

Each branch of government has powers to limit the actions of the other two. These powers are called:

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States is called:

Back

Federal system

Front

Article VI establishes the supremacy of the ____________ government over the _______________ Government.

Back

Federal, State

Front

Article VII calls for _____________ of the State Governments to approve the constitution before it can be ____________.

Back

3/4, Ratified