Constitution CFU 5b

Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to define laws

• to interpret laws

Separation of powers means that

• The House and Senate may never pass joint resolutions on foreign policy issues.

• The national government and state governments have differing amounts and types of power.

• Powers assigned to the national government are distinct from those assigned to the states.

• The legislative, executive and judicial functions of government are held by separate people and groups.

This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Police

The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of

• Supremacy

• Veto power

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

What is the highest law in the United States government?

• The President

• U.S. Constitution

• The Supreme Court

• State constitutions

Federalism (the federal system) is best defined as a principle of government that

• Divides power between the central government and state governments

• Includes a system of checks and balances

• Allows the states to nullify national laws

• Places the most power in the hand of the legislative branch

What is a principle of government that is stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• Federal laws must be subject to state approval.

• The power of government comes from the people.

• The right to bear arms shall not be infringed.

• All men and women are created equal.

The principle that no one is above the law

• impeach

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• civic duties

A proposed law

• bill

• pardon

• veto

• civic duties

To reject a bill

• bill

• veto

• rule of law

• impeach