American Congress I Flashcards
1
Q
It is an association of states within a country.
A
A federation
2
Q
It is a form of government of the people.
A
A democratic republic
3
Q
They are elected officials
A
Representatives and senators
4
Q
It means only those powers stated in the Constitution can be executed by the authority.
A
Limited powers
5
Q
It is a system of government in which the powers are separated and one branch has some control over the other branches.
A
Checks and Balances
6
Q
They are the branches of the government
A
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
7
Q
Who established the branches of the government?
A
The Founding Fathers
