LESSON 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Limited government
A
Powers in government are equally split out
2
Q
majority rule
A
More than half the population said yes to something
3
Q
Delegated powers
A
Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
4
Q
Reserved powers
A
Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people
5
Q
Concurrent powers
A
Powers shared by the federal
government and the states.
6
Q
Separation of powers
A
The distribution of political
power among the branches of government
7
Q
veto
A
A refusal by the president or a governor to
sign a bill.
8
Q
judicial review
A
The power of the U.S. Supreme
Court to determine if a law passed by Congress
or a presidential action is in accord with the
Constitution.
9
Q
amendment
A
A written change to the Constitution
10
Q
cabinet
A
The leaders of the executive departments,
