History Alive Chapter 14

What branch of government has the power to determine whether a law is unconstitutional?

The three parts of the U.S. government with their own responsibilities and powers-

Document that created a strong national government that still exists today-

Head of this branch can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing bills it passes

The main job of this branch is to make the laws.

The main job of this branch of government is to carry out the laws-

This branch of government settles disagreements over the meaning of the laws-

What branch has the power to impeach government officials accused of serious crimes?

Its members are appointed by the president & approved by the senate.

System that keeps one part of the national government from becoming too powerful is called-

The head of this branch can suggest ideas for new laws in the State of the Union speech.

Name the meeting where delegates worked on a document that created a stronger government.

This branch can accept or reject appointments to important positions that the president makes-

Who wrote much of the final draft of the Constitution?

The document that described the first government of the United States of America was called-