5.7 Flashcard

Front

What does "popular sovereignty" mean?

Back

people create and run the government to protect their own rights and well-being.

Front

What is a republic?

Back

a place where citizens elect leaders to make laws and run the government for them

Front

The leader of the federal government is...

Back

the President

Front

The leader of the state government is...

Back

the Governor

Front

The leader of the local government is...

Back

the Mayor

Front

What does the Legislative Branch do?

Back

makes laws

Front

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Back

interprets the laws

Front

What does the Executive Branch do?

Back

enforces laws

Front

Congress can pass laws, but the ___ can veto them.

Back

President

Front

The Supreme Court can strike down laws it finds ___.

Back

unconstitutional