Vocabulary
the authority of the people (also known as the preamble "We the People")
popular sovereignty
Who leads the executive branch?
President, vice president, president's cabinet, offices, departments, and agencies
What is the minimum age for a senator?
Which Article establishes SCOTUS and its powers?
Article III
The Constitution requires how much of a vote for ratification?
3/4 vote
True or False: Concurrent powers refers to the powers that belong to the states.
False - reserved powers
If Congress agrees on a bill, what can the president do?
The president can either sign it into law or veto the bill.
What is the number of in the House of Representatives based upon?
A state's population
How many justices make up the SCOTUS?
9 justices - 1 chief, 8 associate
Which branch of government holds power for the "commerce clause?"
Implied powers is also known as the __________ clause.
"necessary and proper" or elastic
Identify 3 powers of the president.
(1) direct foreign policy (2) name ambassadors (3) negotiate treaties (4) serve as commander in chief of armed forces (5) carry out laws (6) propose laws
What are the checks on the legislative branch?
Executive - veto legislation
Judicial - acts of legislature are unconstitutional
When a Supreme Court justice listens to a case, what is their decision called?
the Court's opinion
The 1st Amendment outlines what basic freedoms?
religion, speech and press, assembly, and petition the government
The 14th Amendment guarantees all people _____ of the laws.
equal protection
What can the president check on the other branches?
Legislative - veto legislation
Judicial - appoint judges
The Legislative branch includes how many voting and nonvoting members?
Voting - 435
Nonvoting - 6
How are SCOTUS judges chosen and how long is their term?
They are nominated by the president and approved by Congress. They have no fixed term; they serve until they retire, die, or are removed for bad behavior.
What are the duties of a citizen? Responsibilities of a citizen?
Duties - obey the law, pay taxes, sit on a jury, defend the country (males register for the army)
Responsibilities - pursue education, remain informed of issues
True or False: According to judicial review, SCOTUS can review the actions of the executive and legislative branches to determine if it violates the Constitution.
True
If a state law contradicts the Constitution or federal law, does the president have the power to overrule via the "Supremacy Clause?"
No, the Constitution has the power to overrule.
Congress can pass laws for what actions?
What are the levels of the courts under the SCOTUS?
district and appeals
Which of the 27 Amendments states that the voting age is lowered to 18 years old?
26th Amendment