7 Principles Part 2

Which principle divides power between states and the national government?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which principle divides the federal government's power into 3 branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which principle prevents any 1 branch of the federal government from getting too much power?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

The President can veto laws passed by Congress, Congress can impeach the President, and the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. These are examples of:

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

The Legislative branch makes laws, the Executive branch enforces laws, and the Judicial branch interprets laws. This is an example of:

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

We have 50 states that each have their own government and can make their own laws. This is an example of:

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers