Executive Branch
President or chief executive officer
What are the first 3 word of the Constitution?
We the people
What is federalism?
is the division of powers between federal and state governments
What are the two main parties today?
Democrats and Republicans
What is Scarcity?
Resources are limited but wants/needs are unlimited
What is the main role of the executive branch?
enforce laws of the nation
What is Democracy?
A form of government, where citizens hold power for rule and law making.
What are the 3 branches called at state level?
General Assembly, Governor, and Sate courts
What are political parties?
A group of people who share similar ideas about the government
What is Entrepreneurship?
Is a person who takes a risk to produce and sell goods and services in search of profit
What are the ways that the executive branch checks on congress?
Propose legislation, Prepare the annual budget, Calls special sessions of congress, and veto legislation.
What are fundamental principles of democracy?
Ideas and beliefs that define and shape the U.S constitution government
What does the state checks and balances do?
prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
What influences voter turnout?
Age, Income, and Education
What are the types of business?
Proprietorship, Partnership, and Corporation
What does the chief of Diplomat do?
Directs foreign policy
What is Republicanism?
The government gets its power from the people
What are the two house of General Assembly?
House of Delegates and Va senate
Why are running campaigns so expensive?
cost millions, and Candidates must spend lots of time fundraising
What are the types of Economy?
Command, Free Market, and Mixed
What are all the executive Agencies?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commission on Civil Rights, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What is popular sovereignty?
What are the two steps in amending the VA constitution?
Step 1:proposal
Step 2: Ratification
Who has an advantage?
Wealthy candidate
What Economy is the U.S?
Mixed