Question

federalism
shared powers (concurrent)
national powers (delegated): print money, declare war, immigration and naturalization laws, decide how to relate to other nations
shared powers (concurrent): create courts, make laws, collect taxes
state powers (reserved): manage elections, issue licenses, create and regulate schools
checks and balances
legislative (congress): can veto a law, can override a veto, impeachment, has to approve treaties and appointments
executive (president): appoints judges, can declare a presidential action unconstitutional
judicial (courts): can declare a law unconstitutional, impeachment
government principles worksheet
directions: name each situation below. decide whether it shows rule of law, federalism, checks and balances, or separation of powers. write your answer on the line.
questions

1. the president signs a bill passed by congress, but later the supreme court rules that part of the law violates the constitution.

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1. a governor of texas declares a state of emergency after a hurricane, while the federal government provides funding for disaster relief.

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1. the police chief of a city is arrested and charged with a crime, just like any other citizen would be.

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1. congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it.

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1. the supreme court has the power to interpret the constitution, while congress makes laws and the president enforces them.

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1. in colorado, voters approve a state law allowing recreational marijuana, even though federal law still restricts it.

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1. the fbi investigates a senator accused of taking bribes, showing that even lawmakers must follow the same laws as everyone else.

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1. congress approves funding for the military, but only the president can serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

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1. a state decides how to run its schools, while the federal government sets national education standards.

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1. the president nominates a new supreme court justice, but the senate must approve the appointment.

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Explanation:

To solve these government principles questions, we analyze each scenario based on the concepts of Rule of Law, Federalism, Checks and Balances, and Separation of Powers:

Question 1

Scenario: President signs a bill, but Supreme Court rules part unconstitutional.
Analysis: The Judicial branch (Supreme Court) checks the Legislative (Congress) and Executive (President) by declaring laws unconstitutional.

Answer:

**: Checks and Balances

Question 2

Scenario: Texas governor declares emergency (state power), federal government provides disaster funds (national power).
Analysis: State and national governments exercise distinct (and some shared) powers, defining federalism.