Created the Legislative Branch. Outlines it's powers and responsibilities.

Rule by the people

Division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.

Set of beliefs that people in a republic have about what is most important to them

Makes the laws

Carries out/Enforces the laws

Interprets the laws

435 members, based on population, 2 year terms, 25 years or older to serve

100 members, based on equality, 6 year terms, 30 years or older to serve

Which one is NOT a legislative power of Congress?

Which one is NOT an Executive Department?

The President is the Commander in Chief of the military.

What is the power of the courts to decide whether the US Constitution allows a certain law or action of government?

The Judicial Branch can check Legislative Branch by

The Executive Branch can check Legislative Branch by

2nd Amendment

1st Amendment

How many amendments are there?

The Supremacy Clause specifies that STATE laws and treaties made under the authority of the STATE Constitution are the supreme law of the land