Branches
How many branches of government is there?
Three
What amendment is about Search and Seizure.
The 4th.
What is a a dictatorship?
The number of candidates is narrowed down to two candidates.
What branch makes the laws?
The legislative branch. Congress.
What does the legislative branch do?
Approves the bills. Write the bills. Approve money. Approve going to war.
What does amendment 10 say, concerning the states and the federal government.
If it's not in the constitution, the rights go to the states.
What is a monarchy?
Laws made by a king or queen
What is the general election?
What does veto mean?
Reject the bill
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate?
You have the right to bail.
Does the United States have a representative democracy or a direct democracy?
Representative. Laws are made by congress.
What is the popular vote in the general election for President?
What does ratify mean?
Agree to.
What are checks and balances?
One branch can stop another, if needed.
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
To protect our individual rights.
Capitalism. Can own business. Free to make a profit.Communism. State owns property and business.
Why do some states have more Representatives in the House of Representatives than other states.
Some states have more people. The number of House of Representatives that each state has is determined by population.
How can Congress override the President's veto of a bill?
2/3 of Congress ( both the House of Representatives and the Senate) must approve it.
Why do we have separation of powers in our government?
How are is an amendment added to the constitution?
Needs 2/3 approval of both House and the senate.
What is the Magna Carta?
A bill of rights written in 1215, agreed to by John of England, that said for the first time, " No man is above the law."
How does each state determine how many electoral votes they get?
Number of representatives plus two senators.
How does a bill become a law?
A bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate. When the bill is accepted in both, it is sent to the President to sign into law or it is vetoed.