Checks and Balances

The _ branch makes laws.

(a)  

Which branch carries out (enforces) the laws?

(a)  

Which branch interprets the laws?

(a)  

________________ prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

• A powerful president

• Checks and Balances

• Threats and Bribes

• Nothing!

(a)   powers are powers NOT specifically listed out in the Constitution.

What is the term for a government based on consent of the people that will be governed?

• Theocracy

• Tyranny

• Popular Sovereignty

• Anarchy

What is the concept that divides the federal government into different branches?

• Piece of the Pie

• Unifying principle

• We have Branches?

• Separation of Powers

What is the term used to describe having both a state government AND a national government?

• Federalism

• State and National government

• We have two governments?

• Secession

(a)   powers are powers explicitly listed out in the Constitution

(a)   powers are powers shared by both the national and state level governments.