1. Federalism, Articles 1-7, & Presidential Powers
Test Review
Federalism, Articles 1-7, & Presidential Powers

2. Federalism p. 88 What is federalism?
The division of power between the central/national government and several smaller regional governments.

3. Federalism
Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution choose this system of government?
Know the difference between expressed, implied, and inherent powers.

4. Vocabulary Division of powers Exclusive powers Concurrent powers
Reserved powers

5. Powers of the Govt.
Some powers are reserved for the Federal Government, which are stated in the what?
All other powers fall to whom?
Can the national and state governments share powers? Give an example.

6. Articles 1-7 Article 1 = Legislative Branch
Article 2 = Executive Branch
Article 3 = Judicial Branch
Article 4 = Relations among States
Article 5 = Amending the Constitution
Article 6 = Supremacy of National Govt.
Article 7 = Ratifying the Constitution

7. Articles 1-3
Article 1 section establishes a bicameral legislature. What does that mean?
How does a bill become a law?
Name two powers held by the President.
What is the impeachment process of a President?

9. Articles 1-3 How are Supreme Court judges appointed?
What is the Supreme Courts main purpose?

10. Vocabulary Term Continuous body Session Constituencies Adjourn
Apportioned

11. War Powers Act What was the purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973?
How long does the President have to inform Congress of sending troops into hostile areas?
What are the three circumstances when a President can introduce armed forces into hostile situations?