M6- Citizenship and the Constitution (2024)

Front

What is a system that divides powers between the states and the federal government?

Back

Federal system

Front

Which term describes the division of legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent branches?

Back

Separation of powers

Front

What is the system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

What is the legislative branch which makes our laws, made up of the House and Senate?

Back

Congress

Front

What is the lower house of the United States Congress called, which has 435 popularly elected officials?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Which chamber of Congress has two U.S. Senators from each state, totaling 100 members?

Back

Senate

Front

What does the term "enforce" mean?

Back

To make people obey or to put in force

Front

What does it mean to "impeach" a public official?

Back

To bring charges against a public official

Front

What does the term "veto" mean?

Back

To cancel a law.

Front

What is an executive order?

Back

A rule or order made by the President of the United States.