Unit 3 Test Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is separation of powers
Power is divided among the 3 branches of government
What are checks and balances
Structure of government that gives each branch some degree of oversight
Provide 2 Examples of checks and balances
Appoints federal judges
Can Veto Legislation
What is federalism
System of government in which function and powers are written, limited, and restricted by laws
What is limited government
Hey, government in which functions and powers are written, limited and restricted by laws.
two examples of limited government
National government may not violate the bill of rights.
State government may not print money
What are amendments?
Changes made to the constitution (formal changes)
Where can you find the steps to change the constitution
Article 5 of the constitution
What is the difference between informal change of the constitution and a formal change to the constitution
Formal changes are official changes made to the constitution.
Informal changes are not written into the constitution and are unofficial.
How many methods are there to formally changing the constitution
Two methods
1.the state legislative have to approve
2/3 of the amendment
2. 2/3 of the house and Senate has to agree.
How many amendments did the constitution have been made?
27
What are the five ways to informally change the constitution
Customs, party practices, executive actions, basic legislation and , court decisions.
List two strengths and two weaknesses of federalism
Strengths are allows local government to make decisions and gives people more opportunities to participate in government
weaknesses are disputes between National govt , and state govt and services can be duplicated by different levels of government
List and describe three types of federal powers
Expressed power outlined in the Written constitution
Implied power not expressly, stated in the written constitution comes from necessary, improper clause
inherited powers not expressed in the constitution Powers needed to run the country
What powers are denied to the government?
Cannot infringe on rights?
Outlined in the Bill of Rights
What are concurrent powers?
Share powers with states and federal government (taxes, making laws)
What is the supremacy clause?
If the Federal law and state law disagree. The federal law overrides the state law..
ESSAY TOPIC!(…) what is federalism?
Federalism is a system where power is shared between a central government and smaller units, like states. It enables both national and local governance
ESSAY TOPIC!(…) Strengths and weaknesses of federalism
Federalism allows local governance to address regional needs and more power in the people. However, it can create conflicts and inefficiencies between levels of governments and it can be manipulated.
ESSAY TOPIC!(..) Why is federalism important
Federalism balances power between national and local governments. It allows policies to better reflect regional needs
