Division of Power between the 3 branches of government.

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

To formally approve a plan or an agreement.

The law-making part of government.

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

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, the laws.

The part of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, that interprets the laws.

Political party that favored the ratification of the Constitution

Political party against the ratification of the Constitution

News articles published anonymously in favor of the Constitution

Who is the President of the Senate?

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Congress can override a presidential veto with ______ vote in both chambers.

Bicameral means

The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches are constitutional.

Term length of a Senator

Term length of a Representative

Term length of a Supreme Court Justice

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

How old do you have to be to become President?

How many total Senators are there?

Who are the Senators from Kentucky?

A government in which citizens elect people to represent their needs and concerns.

A change or addition to the Constitution is called _______