One of the basic democratic ideals stated in the US Constitution is the division of power between federal and state governments. What is this called?

The 10th amendment to the US Constitution says that powers not given to the federal government are reserved to state governments. What democratic ideal is best reflected by this?

Which of these is a characteristic of the US system of government?

According to the US Constitution, which of these actions is a power of the states (a reserved power)?

What is an example of a concurrent power, or a power both states and the federal government have under the Constitution?

Which of these is an example of separation of powers?

Why did our country's founding fathers create a government with three branches?

Which of these democratic ideals is demonstrated when the governor of North Carolina (Executive) vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly (Legislative)

Under our system of checks and balances, the Supreme Court can limit the power of both the congress and President by what action?

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

Popular sovereignty is a democratic ideal that all political power in a society comes from the will or consent of its people. Which idea is expressed in the concept of popular sovereignty?

Voters elect representatives and senators every few years. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?

Voters in North Carolina elect the governor and General Assembly. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?

Although voters cast ballots for the President, the Electoral College ultimately chooses the President. What democratic ideal is demonstrated by this situation?

The first amendment to the US Constitution protects freedom of speech and religion. What democratic ideal is illustrated in this situation?

The existence of three distinct branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial - in US government demonstrates what democratic ideal?

Congress has the power to declare war and raise an army, but ultimately the President is the Commander-in-Chief of military forces. What democratic ideal does this illustrate?

The 6th amendment to the Constitution gives citizens a fair, speedy public trial and allows for a lawyer. What democratic ideal does this best represent?

The president has accepted a bribe. According to the system of checks and balances, what can Congress do to check his power?

Congress passes a law outlining the budget and the amount of money for government agencies to provide services with. Who is in charge of spending the money to enforce laws?

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