Federalism and the Constitution - Civics Test

Ruled by the people

Popular Sovereignty

When power is shared between levels of government

Federalism

Checks and Balances

Each branch exercises some control over the other two

A government with elected representatives.

Republican

Explain what a limited government is.

The Constitution limits the power of the national government by specifying what it can and cannot do

Explain one reason the Articles of Confederation did not work well.

They were weak

This part of the Constitution explains the purposes of the government.

The Preamble

What are amendments?

Changes to the original constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?

Legislative

Article 1, Section 8

List most of Congress's power

How many executive departments are there?

15

What is judicial review?

The courts ability to interpret the constitution and overturn laws

Delegated Powers

powers the constitution grants to the national government

Concurrent Powers

powers shared between the state and the federal government

Powers directly stated in the Constitution

expressed powers

Powers reserved for the states

reserved powers

What are some roles of a state's governor?

Power to carry out laws, serve as comabnnder-in-chief of the state's National Guard

Which branch of government are independent state agencies and commissions generally part of?

Executive

What is extradition?

formal process where a person charged with a crime who flees to another state must be returned to the state where the crime occurred

Explain what a charter is.

Documents that state governments issue to local governments

Enumerated Powers

written authorities granted to the federal government of the United States

The Elastic Cause

states congress has the authority to make all laws each shall be "necessary and proper"

How many methods are there to propose amendments to the Constitution?

2

To propose an amendment, how many states must ask Congress to call a convention?

2/3

How many states' legislatures are required to ratify an amendment?

3/4