MODULE TWO

Question 1

Limited Government

Answer 1

A system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent
government from becoming too powerful.

Question 2

Majority Rules

Answer 2

A system in which the decision of
more than half the people is accepted by all.

Question 3

Delegated powers

Answer 3

Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution

Question 4

reserved powers

Answer 4

Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.

Question 5

separation of power

Answer 5

The distribution of political
power among the branches of government, giving each branch a particular set of responsibilities

Question 6

veto

Answer 6

A refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill

Question 7

judicial review

Answer 7

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

Question 8

amendment

Answer 8

a written change to the constitution

Question 9

cabinet

Answer 9

The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president.