A government elected by citizens is called a _____________. Here, citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in government.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

What is the term for power being divided between state and national governments?

Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws?

Which branch of the U.S. government enforces laws passed by Congress?

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets the laws passed by Congress, and determines if they are valid?

Select THREE examples of checks & balances.

"A government in which the people rule"

What constitutional principle divides government power between the national & state levels?

a plan that provides the rules for government

controlling all aspects of citizens’ economic, political, and social lives

a system of government in which power is in the hands of one person who has total control

a system of government in which a small group holds power

a system of government in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises supreme powers of government

government in which the people rule

a state without government and laws

the supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries