Legislative branch
What is the legislative known by?
Congress
Who is in charge of the Exectutive branch
The U.S president
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?
The primary role is to interpret laws, explain laws, and decide if laws violate the Constitution.
What is opportunity cost?
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that is given up when a choice is made. For example, if you spend time studying, the opportunity cost might be the wages you could have earned working
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution.
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes state laws
What are two key duties of the President?
To act as Commander in Chief of the military and to sign bills into law
What is "judicial review"?
udicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws or actions by the executive and legislative branches
How will the goods and services be produced?
Production is organized by firms looking to minimize costs and maximize efficiency, using the best combination of resources (labor, land, capital) to maximize profit.
What do the first three words (“We the People”) mean?
The concept of self-government and that the government's power comes from its citizens.
What are the 2 houses of the legislature?
House of Delegates and VA Senate
How long is a President's term, and how many times can they be elected?
A President is elected for a four-year term and can be elected no more than twice (8 years total)
How are federal judges chosen?
They are appointed by the President and must be confirmed (approved) by the Senate
Who will get the goods and services?
Consumers with the willingness and ability (income) to pay for the goods and services receive them.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights.
What is the order in which the lawmaking process is held?
1. Introduced in ether house
2. Work in commitie of that house
3. Debate on the floor of that house
4. Vote in that house
5. Bill is sent to other house to repeat
6. president signs/vetos the bill
What is one Exectutive checks on legislative and judicial branch?
legislative:Veto bills
Judicial:appoints judges
There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court
What goods and services will be produced?
Goods that can be produced and sold at a profit. Consumer sovereignty rules, meaning consumers "vote" with their dollars for the goods they want.
How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
27
What is the process to prevent hastey changes in the VA state Gov't?
Step one proposal -
General assembly or Constitutional Convection
Step two Ratification -
Majority of voters of VA (referendum)
What is the role of the President's Cabinet
The Cabinet advises the President on matters related to their respective departments, such as Defense, State, or Treasury
Why do federal judges serve life terms?
To protect them from political interference and allow them to make decisions based on the law rather than political pressure
How does a market economy differ from a command economy?
In a market economy, decisions are made by individuals and firms based on exchange, trade, and price signals. In a command economy, the central government alone makes all decisions regarding production and distribution.
What is the main function of the Supreme Court?
To interpret laws and ensure they align with the Constitution