Constitution Review-A

Front

Division of government between the national and state governments

Back

Federalism

Front

Division of Power between the 3 branches of government.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

What is the system called that keeps everyone in check when David, Liam, and Charlotte are running the government together and can limit what the others do?

Back

Checks & Balances

Front

To formally approve a plan or an agreement.

Back

Ratify

Front

Which part of the government is responsible for making the laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Which principle says that the power comes from the people themselves?

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, the laws.

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Which part of the government, made up of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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Judicial Branch

Front

Which political party supported the ratification of the Constitution?

Back

Federalist

Front

Maya and Arjun are debating the ratification of the Constitution in class. Which political party would they join if they were against the ratification?

Back

Anti-Federalist