Constitution Review

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The idea that the government's authority comes from the people.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

This branch of government contains the House of Representatives and the Senate (a.k.a. Congress).

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

This branch of government has the power to make treaties with foreign countries and sign bills (laws).

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

This branch of government has the power to declare war and raise an army or navy.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

This branch of government has the power to decide if a law or action by the president is unconstitutional.

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Every branch of government except 1 has officials that are elected. What branch of government instead appoints members?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What position in the judicial branch if you are elected allows you to serve for life.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• President