Federalism

Which of the following is the best definition of "Federalism"?

• A government with a bicameral legislature

• A government with a unitary office of power

• A government with powers divided between the national and state governments

• A government that has believes in being Federal.

The branch of government that makes laws

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Supreme Court

The branch of government that interprets laws

• Congress
• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

The division of power between a central government and state governments is called

• The United States
• the Supremacy Clause
• the Necessary and Proper Clause
• federalism

How many articles in the Constitution?

• 6 articles

• 7 articles

• 8 articles

• 10 articles

How many Branches of Government are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President of the Senate

The President can serve for up to 12 years

• True

• False

This branch of government makes sure laws are constitutional. It is made up of the Supreme Court with 9 justices and many other courts.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

The Constitution sets up a two house legislature, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Latin word for this is _______________.

• bicameral

• unicameral

• quid pro quo

• democracy