| A | B |
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| FEDERALISM | The division of power between the states and the national government |
| NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | America establishes a federal form of government in which the ___________ is supreme |
| EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED | The powers of the national government are either _______ or ________ |
| POWERS RESERVED FOR THE STATES | The powers NOT given to the national government by the Constitution |
| POWERS DERIVED FROM THE STATE | Powers of the local governments in Virginia |
| TO CONDUCT FOREIGN POLICY AND REGULATE COMMERCE | Primary responsibilities of the national government |
| TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE | Primary responsibilities of the state governments |
| FEDERAL COURTS | These courts try cases involving federal law and U.S. Constitutional questions |
| SUPREME COURT | The highest court in the U.S.; final power of judicial review |
| CIRCUIT COURTS | State courts which try civil and criminal cases |
| STATE SUPREME COURT | Power of judicial review over state laws |
| CARRIES OUT VA LAWS, PREPARES BIENNIAL BUDGET ; APPOINTS CABINET OFFICERS | Duties of the state's executive branch (the governor) |
| TO MAKE LAWS FOR VIRGINIA | Duties of the state's legislative branch |
| TO MAKE ORDINANCES FOR THE COMMUNITY; TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL BUDGET | Duties of the local legislative branch |
| EXECUTES LAW OF THE LAND; PREPARES ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION; etc | Duties of the President |
| MAKES LAWS FOR NATION; APPROVES ANNUAL BUDGET | Duties of Congress |
| CHECKS AND BALANCES | Limit the powers of the three branches; prevents abuse |
| OVERRIDES VETOES; MAY IMPEACH PRESIDENT | Legislative "checks" on the executive branch |
| APPROVES FEDERAL JUDGES; MAY IMPEACH FEDERAL JUDGES | Legislative "checks" on the judicial branch |
| MAY VETO ACTS OF CONGRESS | Executive "checks" on the legislative branch |
| APPOINTS FEDERAL JUDGES | Executive "checks" on the judicial branch |
| MAY DECLARE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL | Judicial "checks" on the legislative branch |
| MAY DECLARE EXECUTIVE ACTS UNCONSTITUTIONAL | Judicial "checks" on the executive branch |
| VOTE BY CONGRESS, RATIFICATION BY STATES | Amending the Constitution requires this |
| 27 | Number of times the Constitution has been amended |
| EXPRESSED POWERS | Legislative powers that are specifically listed in the U.S. or state constitutions |
