Unit 4 National Government Notes Questions Flashcards
What outlines the structure of our national government?
The Constitution
What is federalism?
the national ans state governments both have power
What at level of government is supreme?
national
What are the primary responsibilities of national government?
conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, provide for the common defense
What is foreign policy?
It is our country’s relationship with other countries
What is commerce?
trade( national government regulates trade between states and other countries)t
What are reserved powers
Powers set aside for state government
Which amendment created reserved powers
10th ammendment
What is a federal mandate
It is when national government requires action by the state governments; often produces tension between governments
What are examples of reserved powers
licensing, educating, promoting public health, safety, and welfare
What are concurrent powers?
National and state governments
What are the three branches of government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
What does separation of powers mean?
each branch of government is given separate and distinct powers.
What are checks and balances?
Each branch has the power to limit the powers of the other branches.
What is congress?
Legislative branch
What does bicameral mean
two chambers
What is legislative?
Lawmaking body