Terms
Gods or natures law that defines right from wrong and is higher than human law
Natural law
This article of the Constitution outlines the powers, duties, and qualifications of the executive branch.
Article II
This article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch and details its powers.
Article I
This article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch and the federal court system.
Article III
What year was Mr. Barb married?
2023
Constitutional grant of powers that enables the three branches of government to check some acts
Checks and balances
this philosophical concept, notably championed by John Locke and reflected in the Constitution, emphasizes that ultimate government power comes from the people.
popular sovereignty
This chamber of Congress has equal representation for every state, with two members per state.
Senate
This foundational legal principle, famously described as having "a government of laws and not of men," holds that human law should align with higher moral and scriptural standards.
rule of law (or constitutional law)
What was the mascot of my high school?
Bulldog
Strong alliance to ones own party
Partianship
This role requires the president to act as the head of the armed forces.
Commander in Chief
How many people in congress need to vote out veto a president?
2/3 majority
This landmark power of the courts, though not explicitly spelled out in the text of the Constitution, allows the judiciary to declare acts of Congress or the executive unconstitutional.
judicial review
Beside the U.S. what is the best country in the world?
Romania
the power of the court refusing to enforce the law because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution
Judicial Review
This presidential power allows the executive to reject a bill passed by Congress.
A veto
Senate can impeach who?
The president
What court case established Judicial review?
Marbury vs Madison
What city was Mr. Barb raised in?
Hollywood. Florida
The first step in removal of office
Impeachment
What role does the executive branch play in the judicial branch?
appoint justices
What role does the legislative branch have in the judicial branch?
Confirm a justice
Who can impeach the Justices?
No one
What year did Mr. Barb graduate from UF?
2022