Gov Unit 2 Review

Which branch has Congress?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

What type of powers does the national government possess?

• Reserved
• Concurrent
• Delegated
• All of them

What are the first three words in the Constitution?

• provide for the common defense
• form a more perfect union
• establish justice
• We the people

The president is able to be arrested and charged with a crime - what principle is this?

• Limited government
• Federalism
• Rule by law
• separation of powers

Which plan wanted to have all the states be equal in Congress?

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
• 3/5 Compromise

Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the legislative branch?

• Appoints judges
• Veto bills
• Override the veto
• Declare laws unconstitutional

What phrase means provide a good life?

• provide for the common defense
• form a more perfect union
• establish justice
• promote the general welfare

Which principles represents the idea that the power of the government comes from the people?

• limited government
• popular sovereignty
• judicial review
• checks and balances

Who is able to make laws?

• Congress
• President
• Supreme Court

Which principle explains the concept that no one (including the government) is above the law?

• Popular sovereignty
• judicial review
• limited government
• rule of the law