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Federalism
A set of vocabulary cards for history class based around federalism
Question | Answer |
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Why is the U.S. Constitution considered the "Supreme Law of the Land"? | No other laws or people may go against the U.S. Constitution |
What is the name of the legislature at the federal level? | Congress |
What is the title of the chief of the executive branch in the federal government? | President |
What are the requirements to be a U.S. president? | 35 years old, a native born citizen and resident of the U.S. for 14 years |
A two-thirds vote in each part of Congress and national convention requested by two-thirds of the states are to ways to do what? | Propose an amendment |
What fraction of states must ratify a proposal to change the constitution for it to become a law? | 3/4 |
What is the title of the chief executive of Ohio? | Governor |
What is the name of Ohio's legislature? | General Assembly |
What are the two parts of Ohio's General Assembly? | House & Senate |
Which level of government regulates foreign & interstate trade? | Federal |
Which level of government maintains armed forces? | Federal |
Which level of government establishes & maintains schools? | State |
Which level of government collects taxes? | Concurrent |
Which level of government makes marriage and divorce laws? | State |
Which level of government declares war & approves treaties? | Federal |
Which level of government coins & prints money? | Federal |
Which level of government establishes police forces to protect public safety? | State |