Constitution In Practice

What is federalism?

A sharing of power between states and national government

Which Article says that the national government can not claim supremacy on reserved or state powers?

Article IV

What is the necessary and proper clause?

Constitutional clause that gives congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" for executing its powers

What does each branch of the government do?

Legislative Branch makes laws. Executive Branch enforces laws. Judicial Branch interprets laws.

What are the three branches of government?

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Who do we refer to as the "Framers"

The Founding Fathers

What is the impeachment process?

The House takes the impeachment to trial if the impeached wants to defend his or herself. The Senate acts as the jury and the Chief Justice is the judge. A guilty verdict requires a 2/3 vote.

What is the 10th amendment?

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Why are there three branches of government?

checks and balances

What is popular sovereignty?

the idea that political authority belongs to the people