U.S. Government Structure and Powers

The video tutorial covers the legislative process, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and the importance of limiting government power. It explains the division of powers between national and state governments, the role of the Supreme Court in validating laws, and how branches of government control each other. The tutorial also discusses delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers, as well as the elastic clause that allows laws to adapt to new circumstances.

What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To veto laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

Federalism divides power between which two entities?

• The President and Congress

• The National and State Governments

• The House and the Senate

• The Supreme Court and the President

Why is the concept of checks and balances important in the U.S. government?

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

• To let Congress override all decisions

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To give the Supreme Court ultimate authority

What is the purpose of judicial review?

• To create new laws

• To veto laws

• To ensure laws comply with the Constitution

• To enforce laws

What happens if the branches of government do not work together?

• The country becomes disordered

• The President gains more power

• Laws are passed more quickly

• The country remains in order

What are powers called that are only for the federal government?

• Delegated powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Elastic powers

What is an example of a reserved power?

• Regulating education

• Declaring war

• Establishing post offices

• Coining money

Which powers are shared by both federal and state governments?

• Reserved powers

• Delegated powers

• Concurrent powers

• Exclusive powers

What does the elastic clause allow Congress to do?

• Appoint Supreme Court justices

• Veto state laws

• Stretch its powers to address unforeseen issues

• Create new states

What is the role of the executive branch in the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To declare laws unconstitutional