Constitution

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
• The people have individual rights. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The state and national government share power. 

Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?

• The people vote for their leaders. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There are three branches of government. 
• The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 

Ability of each branch to oversee the activities of other branches-

• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Jurisdiction
• Checks and balances

Federalism is: 

• The balance of city and state governments
• The balance (shared power) of state and federal governments
• The balance of governments between citizen and those elected
• Sharing power between three branches

One example of Checks and Balances is: 

• A president signing an executive order deporting all illegal immigrants
• The President picking a Judge for the Supreme Court and the Senate voting to approve the nominee. 
• The Supreme Court ruling a state law unconstitutional
• The legislature creating a law creating a national speed limit

Separation of Powers is NOT

• The Judiciary striking down an unconstitutional law
• The President vetoing a bad law
• The legislature creating a new tax law
• The President overseeing the armed forces

Popular Sovereignty is...

• Electing local officials to office to exercise your will
• A system of government where people maintain power through their ability to Vote
• A system of republicanism where elected officials wield legislative power

An example of limited government is...

• Legislature creating tax code
• The Executive directing the army 
• The Judiciary serving life appointments
• A president being impeached for misconduct

An example of Republicanism is: 

• Electing your local mayor
• Electing your state governor
• Electing the President of the United States
• Electing is the key word: All of the above. 

Which proves we have a limited government?

• The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
• The people are in charge. 
• There is a bill of rights. 
• The people vote for their leaders.