Civics Unit 2

Front

What is the term for a government where representatives are elected by citizens?

Back

Republic

Front

Which branch is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Elected officials represent citizen interests in governance

Back

Representative Government

Front

Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.

Back

Enumerated Powers

Front

Trial conducted without bias or favoritism.

Back

Impartial Trial

Front

Divides government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

The President negotiates treaties; Senate approves them with a two-thirds vote?

Back

Treaty Negotiation

Front

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

Back

Federalism

Front

Guarantees equal legal protection under the law.

Back

Equal Protection

Front

System ensuring no branch of government exceeds power.

Back

Checks and Balances