Lesson 6 Vocab

What is the system called in which each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Judicial review

• Impeachment

What is required for a constitutional amendment to be approved?

• Approval by the president

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Approval by three-fourths of the states

• Approval by Congress

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for carrying out laws?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Federal branch

What is the system of government called where power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments?

• Federalism

• Republican government

• Constitutional government

• Independent judiciary

What is the process called by which a president or leader has charges brought against them and can be removed from office if convicted?

• Judicial review

• Impeachment

• Executive privilege

• Eminent domain

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets laws and includes the Supreme Court?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Federal branch

What is the power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional called?

• Judicial review

• Impeachment

• Executive privilege

• Precedent

What is the opening paragraph of the U.S. Constitution called?

• Supremacy Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Preamble

• Original intent

What does the Supremacy Clause state?

• Federal law is above all state and local laws

• The president has supreme power

• The Supreme Court can overrule any law

• Congress has supreme legislative power

What is a government based on a written constitution called?

• Federalism

• Constitutional government

• Republican government

• Independent judiciary