constitution test

What is the supreme law of the land

The constitution

The 10th amendment deals with the relationship between

The federal government and the states

Which statement best describes a federal system of government

Power is shared by the national and state governments

Which constitutional principle best protects the United States from tyranny by or any one branch of government from becoming to powerful

Checks and balances

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

What branch is responsible for determining if a law is constitutional

The judicial branch

How many branches of government does the constitution create

3

How does the president check the power of congress

By vetoing bills passed by congress

In which two ways does the Supreme Court check the powers of the president and congress

By declaring laws and actions unconstitutional

How does congress check the power of the president

By rejecting treaties that are unconstitutional