American democracy 🇺🇸

How can congress check the president’s veto ?

Congress can override a veto with required two-thirds vote in both chambers

How can the senate check the presidents appointment power ?

The senate confirms or rejects certain presidential appointments

How can the judicial branch check government action ?

Courts can determine that government actions or laws are unconstitutional.

What is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances?

Separation of powers = divides power.

Checks and balances = branches limit each other’s power

What is federalism ?

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.

What are enumerated powers ?

Powers specifically given to the federal government by the constitution.

What are implied powers?

Powers that aren’t directly stated but are reasonably inferred from the constitution.

What are reserved powers?

Powers reserved for the states or the people

Which amendment is associated with reserved powers ?

10th amendment

What are concurrent powers ?

Powers shared by the federal and state governments.

Give examples of concurrent powers .

Taxing , borrowing money, creating courts, and enforcing laws .

What is the main idea behind federalism?

Power is divided between national and state governments.

What is republicanism ?

A system in which citizens governs through elected representatives.

What is representative democracy?

Citizens elected people to make government decisions on their behalf.

Is the U.S a pure/ direct democracy

No. The U.S is a constitutional republic with representative democracy.

Why did the founders not create a purely direct democracy?

They favored representative government and constitutional limits on government power.

Are individual liberties unlimited?

No. Constitutional rights can have limits depending on the circumstances and applicable law .

What is the majority rule ?

The principal that decisions are often made according to the preferences of more than half of the participants.

Why are minority rights important in a democracy ?

Constitutional protections prevent the majority from unfairly taking away the rights of individuals or minority groups.

What principles requires a government official to obey the same laws as everyone else ?

Rule of law

What principle states citizens elect representatives to make laws for them ?

Republican/ representative government

What principle divides power among congress , the president and the courts ?

Separation of powers

What principle involves congress the president, and the courts having powers that limit one another?

Checks and balances

What principle involves power being divided between the federal government and state governments?

Federalism