Articles of Confederation
True of False:
The Articles of Confederation was our nation's first plan of government established in 1777.
TRUE!
The legislative branch is in charge of _____________ laws.
making
The executive branch is in charge of _____________ the laws.
enforcing
What is the primary responsibility or "main job" of the Judicial Branch?
interpret laws
True or False: The President of the United States has the power to declare war.
False
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state was __________________.
Independent
Which chamber of Congress is based on the population of each state and how many total peopke serve in this chamber?
The House of Representatives - 435 members
Who acts as the head of the Executive Branch?
The President of the United States
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
The body of lawmakers (House and Senate combined) is known as _______________.
Congress
The only branch of government un the Articles was the _____________ Branch.
Legislative
Which chamber of Congress allows every state to have 2 representatives and how many total members are there?
The Senate - 100 members
Who are the group of people who advise the President and lead various departments?
The Cabinet
Once a Supreme Court justice is appointed by the ___________ and approved by the _____________ they serve for____________.
Appointed by the president
Approved by the Senate
Serve for life
When a bill is sent to the President, he has three choices... a. b. c.
Sign it
Veto it
Ignore it
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was...
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What is the name of a written idea?
Bill
List and explain 2 expressed powers the Constitution grants the President.
1. Executive Power - Power to make sure all laws are enforced
2. Pardon - President can forgive people charged with federal crimes
3. State of the Union - annual speech where president informs Congress what he has accomplished and plans/agenda for the coming year in office
4. Nominate Supreme Court justices when there is a vacancy
____________ ___________ (2 words) is a power that allows the court to keep watch over the other branches and make sure their actions do not go beyond what the Constitution allows.
Judicial Review
35
Another weakness of the Articles of Confederation was...
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Who serves as the chief officer and leader of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House of Reps = The Speaker of the House
Senate = Vice President
What vote is needed by Congress to override a President's veto?
a two-thirds vote
Name one famous Supreme Court ruling and the precedent this ruling established for the country.
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This is the name of the official "breakup letter" sent to King George III in 1776, which established the U.S. as an independent nation.
The Declaration of Independence.