1. US Constitution

2. War may only be declared by –the Congress Citizens have the right to a trial by: –Jury or Judge To have an amendment passed ____ of the States must ratify. –1/3

3. Federalism –Divides power to govern between the Federal Government and State Government Separation of Powers –Establishes 3 branches of government, with each branch having specific powers Due Process means –Citizens have the right to fair and legal procedures in any legal dispute

4. Delegated Powers are powers of the –Federal Government Reserved Powers are powers of the –State Government Concurrent Powers are powers of the –Shared powers between the State and Federal

5. American flag is –National symbol –13 stripes and 50 stars –Flown at half staff to indicate morning

6. Federal Powers (delegated powers) –to declare war –to coin money State Powers (reserved powers) –System of education –Make laws on marriage and divorce Shared Powers (concurrent powers) –Make and collect taxes

7. The House of Representatives –Impeach the President –Revenue (money) bills are introduced here The Senate –Acts as a jury for the removal of the President –Approve treaties The President –Grant pardons to federal offenders –Nominate Supreme Court judges The Supreme Court –Declares laws unconsitutional

8. Illinois State Constitution –Chief executive is known as the governor –Judges are elected by the people –Legislative branch is known as the General Assembly –Procedures for voting US and Illinois Constitution –System of checks and balances –Two house bicameral legislature –Separation of powers –Amendments keep the government current