Constitution Flashcard

Front

How does the Constitution limit the government in the United States?

Back

By dividing power among different branches

Front

Which group is responsible for the laws that should govern us, what taxes citizens should pay, and impeaching a president?

Back

the legislative branch

Front

Which group is responsible for how laws should be carried out, recommending laws, and creating treaties with other countries?

Back

the executive branch

Front

Which group is responsible for what the Constitution means, determining whether a law passed by Congress is constitutional, and resolving disputes between states?

Back

the judicial branch

Front

Which group is responsible for educating students in our community, taking care of local streets and sewers, and paying local police and fire departments?

Back

the states