Constitution Vocab

What is the term for the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out, or executing, the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Federal Branch

What does it mean to disenfranchise someone?

• To give them the right to vote

• To take away their right to vote

• To make them a government official

• To allow them to run for office

What is the term for the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Tribal sovereignty

• Majority rule

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

What is the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws and acts made by the legislative and executive branches are unconstitutional called?

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Interstate commerce

What is the term for trade and other business dealings between two or more states?

• Federalism

• Interstate commerce

• Tribal sovereignty

• Popular sovereignty

What is the lawmaking part of government called?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

What is the basic principle of democracy that says laws are passed by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of the voters?

• Popular sovereignty

• Majority rule

• Federalism

• Tribal sovereignty

What is the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people?

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Tribal sovereignty

• Checks and balances