Checks and Balances
No one branch can become to powerful.
Why does the Constitution split Government into 3 branches?
Interpreting laws.
What is one power of the Judicial Branch?
35 years of age.
What is the required age to become the President of the United States?
Impeach and try federal officers.
At least 270.
Can veto bills.
How does the Executive Branch check on the Legislative Branch?
Spending money for the general welfare.
What is a power shared by both the National Government and the State Government.
7 years.
How long do you need to be U.S. Citizen to become part of the House of Representatives?
27 powers.
How many powers does Congress have?
Janet Mills
Who is the Governor of Maine?
Can declare presidential actions unconstitutional.
How does the Judicial Branch check on the Executive Branch?
Establishing local governments.
What is one power only the State Government has?
Must be a natural born U.S. Citizen.
What is one requirement to become the President of the United States?
Article 1
In what article are the Powers of Congress listed in the Constitution?
We The People
What is the opening line to the Preamble?
Can impeach the President and override a veto.
How does the Legislative Branch check on the Executive Branch?
Print money.
What is one power that only the National Government has?
30 years of age.
How old do you need to be to become a Senator?
Declare War
What is one Power of Congress?
The Representative for District 1 of Maine.
Who is Chellie Pingree?
Can declare laws unconstitutional.
How does the Judicial Branch check on the Legislative Branch?
Take private property for public services, just with compensation.
What is a power that is shared between the National Government and the State Government.
You must live in the state you represent.
What is one qualification for the House of Representatives?
Section 8
What section are the Powers of Congress listed in the Constitution?
The document at the very beginning of the Constitution.
What is the Preamble?