7th Grade Civics

What is popular sovereignty?

• Government with specific restrictions on its power

• Consent of the governed

• Powers held by the state

The Executive branch is responsible for

• Making laws

• Passing laws

• Carrying out the laws

What are delegated powers

• Powers given to the federal government by the constitution

• Powers held by the state

• Government with specific restrictions on its powers

What is the Judicial Branch responsible for

• Making laws

• Elect officials

• Interpret laws and punish lawbreakers

Checks and balances ensure

• That laws are made

• That no branch of government has more power than another

• The power of the veto

What is the definition of majority rule?

• Principle that in a disagreement, everyone will accept the decision of the most people

• Introduction that explains why the constitution was written

• Consent to be rule by the government of their choice

What is the preamble?

• Consent of the governed

• Powers the federal and state governments share

• Introduction to the constitution

What are reserved powers?

• Powers held by the state

• Powers given to the federal government

• Powers the federal and state government share

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The supreme court

• Congress

• The president

What does veto mean

• Courts review the acts of the other branches

• Reject proposed laws

• Ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful