Judicial Branch
This Branch's responsibility is to...................
Interpret the Law
The Legislative Branch's responsibility is to......
Make Laws
In Ancient Greece, this term described a self-governing city-state like Athens.
Polis
This type of law deals with disputes between citizens such as marriage, contracts, and property ownership.
How old do you have to be minimum to be Florida Governor?
30 years old
9
The legislative branch can do this to a president’s veto with a two-thirds vote.
override the veto
This Roman principle means that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
Rule of Law
This type of law deals with crimes and punishment.
Criminal Law
How old do you have to be minimum to be a U.S. Senator?
30 years old
How long does a supreme court judge serve?
for life
What is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
The U.S. government divides power into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This idea (separation of powers) came from this ancient civilization.
Ancient Rome
Serious crimes such as murder are called this.
Felonies
How old do you have to be a U.S. Representative?
25
This court case established judicial review
Marbury V madison
If a bill is passed by the Florida Representatives, where does it go after?
the Florida Senate
(If the Florida Senate passes the bill, it goes over to the governor!)
This Roman idea inspired the United States to create a government where citizens elect representatives to make laws for them. (Clue: R___________M)
Republicanism
the process is used to question possible jurors before they are selected for a trial jury.
Voir Dire
How old minimum to be Florida Representative or Florida Senator?
21 years old
When the supreme court declares something unconstitutional. This is called?
Judicial Review
What is an implied power?
Powers not mentioned in the constitution but are viewed "necessary and proper" for carrying out the previously listed powers
These are the “Three R’s” of Ancient Rome that greatly influenced the United States government.
Representative government, republicanism, and rule of law
The final decision made by the jury.
Verdict
The qualifications to be president are:
-30 years old
-Natural born
-?
must be a resident of the United States for a minimum of 14 years.