Chapter 8 The Constitution

The Bill of Rights limits the power of government and protects the rights of individuals.

The federal government reassigns each state's share of representatives in the House of Representatives every two years.

The main job of the executive branch of government is to administrate the laws passed by Congress.

If a state law contradicts a federal law, the federal law prevails.

The United States government cannot limit citizens' rights to hold protests even when public health and safety are at risk.

Powers specifically given to Congress

Checks the power of Congress

powers shared by the federal and state governments

powers claimed by Congress but not directly state in the Constitution

powers that belong to the states alone