Unit 1 US History Review Flashcards
1
Q
A system of government where power is shared between states and the national government
A
Federalism
2
Q
Allows freedom of speech, the press, and assembly
A
1st Amendment
3
Q
Ensures that no branch of the government gets too strong.
A
Checks and Balances
4
Q
The branch of government that interprets laws (statuary interpretation) and punishes lawbreakers.
A
Judicial Branch
5
Q
The Branch of government where the president serves
A
Executive Branch
