Ch4 Sec 4

Question 1

Federalism

Answer 1

Division of power between the states & national government

Question 2

Electoral College

Answer 2

Founding fathers didn’t think most Americans in 1787 could make a judgement on who could be President. (check against people)

Question 3

Checks and Balances

Answer 3

Each branch of the federal government has some way to check or control the other 2 branches. Limits the powers of the government.

Question 4

Bill

Answer 4

Proposed Laws

Question 5

What part of the U.S. government can veto and what does it mean?

Answer 5

The President, Veto means to stop/reject a bill

Question 6

How much of Congress is needed to override a veto?

Answer 6

2/3 of both houses to override the President.

Question 7

Which part of the U.S. government can impeach & what does it mean?

Answer 7

The house of Representatives. Impeach means to bring charges against the President.

Question 8

name some state powers

Answer 8

Powers that the federal government has

Question 9

Name some checks in the federal government

Answer 9

Power to regulate trade within their state
Establish public schools
Any power to the federal government belongs to the state

Question 10

Name some checks in our government

Answer 10

The President has the power to veto
House has power to impeach
Senate can convict the President
Supreme Court can find laws Unconstitutional