powers that are given to the federal government are called

expressed powers are ones that are

reserved powers are those given to

Certain powers such as levy taxes and make laws are given to both the states and federal government. this is called

under the supremacy clause, what laws supercede all other laws?

do states need to honor the laws and court orders of other states

sending a fugitive back to the state in which they committed a crime is called what?

this is the stated course of action the government takes to address problems or issues

which party tends to favor states' rights?

which party tends to favor the national government

which is NOT a reason some people tend to dislike a "big government"

these laws require periodic checks of laws and agencies to see if they are still needed

these laws prohibit public officials from holding meetings not open to the public

Congress can influence the policies of state and local governments through

which is NOT a part of the Constitution

which article establishes the legislative branch

which article establishes the Executive Branch

which article establishes the Judicial Branch

This principle in the Constitution allows each branch some oversight control over the other 2 branches

This allows Congress to "make laws which shall be necessary and proper"

Which person is the head of the executive branch

Judicial review was created in which Supreme Court decision

How many Amendment to the Constitution have there been

Which is NOT a reason why so few amendments are ever ratified

What is the Bill of Rights?

What provision states that peoples rights must also be respected by state and local governments as well as the federal government?

Treason, bribery, or other high crimes may get a government official like the president _____ from office

Most state government structure is similar to that of the US government with 3 branches

What office is 2nd in command on the state level

This term means that federal law/decision trump any state or local law

This amendment gives people the right to own weapons

This term allows law enforcement to do a search when there is reasonable belief to do so

In a federal system, power is divided among national, state, and local governments.

Eminent Domain allows the government to private property for public use

a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government is a

John Locke believed that all people have rights because they are human beings. These are called

Which is NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence

Who proposed that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states"

What was the first plan of government in the United States?

The colonies declared their independence on what date?

Which is NOT a problem that the Articles of Confederation faced?

The Virginia plan favored which states?

The New Jersey plan favored which states?

What meeting was held in May of 1787?

A bicameral legislature is one that has

A federalist was a person who favored

An Anti-Federalist was a person who favored

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention decided the President should be elected by the

Why was the Three-Fifths Compromise needed?

Which is NOT a qualification for a nation to exist?

In a communist economy, the government allows private ownership and is based on competition

A state has sovereignty when it is able to do which of the following?

Which theory of government believes that certain people are chosen by god or gods to rule?

This system of government shares powers between the national and state governments

Great Britain has an unwritten constitution

This type of government allows leadership to control all aspects of its citizens economic and social lives

The goal of capitalism is to create what is called a free market where goods and services are bought and sold

Socialism is the study of how people and nations use their limited resources to attempt to satisfy wants and needs

The US has a mixed economy in which elements of capitalism and socialism are combined

What specific type of government does the US have?

This type of government has a king or queen that inherits the throne

Which is NOT a function of government

This theory of government is when one or more people take control, most likely with the help of the military or the threat of violence

Which is NOT a basic principle of a democracy?