Checks and Balances
Who has apprival/veto power over laws?
The President (Executive Branch)
What does the Executive Branch do with laws?
Enforces (carries out) laws
What does the Judicial Branch do with laws?
Evaluates/Interprets laws
What does the Legislative Branch do with laws?
Makes laws
What does separation of powers mean?
The division of three branches of government to distribute responsibility throughout.
Who can declare war?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
Who makes up the Executive Branch? (3 answers)
President, Vice President, Cabinet leaders
What is the highest level court?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
Congress is bicameral; there are two houses: The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Why does the U.S. government have a separation of powers?
To prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Who appoints Federal Judges?
The President (Executive Branch)
How many terms can the a President serve?
Two-terms
How many people serve and what are the judges called on the Supreme Court?
There are 9 justices
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House
What is the Legislative Branch's designated duty?
To create laws
Who can Impeach the President?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
What are the qualifictions required to become U.S. President?
Natural-born citzen of the U.S.
At least 35 years old
A resident of the U.S. for 14 consecutive years
What is the Judicial Branch's main duty?
Decide if laws are constitutional.
How many members make up the House of Representatives and how many members in the Senate?
435 members in the House of Representatives
100 members in the Senate
What is the Executive and Judicial branch's main duty?
Executive: Approve and carry out laws
Judicial: Ensures laws are constitutional
What are checks and balances?
A system used in each branch of government to control the actions of other branches, preventing each branch from becoming too powerful.
What are five hats (roles) the President must fill? (8 possible answers, but only 5 need to be stated)
1. The Commander-in-Chief
2. Chief Diplomat
3. Chief of State
4. Chief Citizen
5. Chief of Executive
6. Party Leader
7. Chief Legislator
8. Chief Economic Administrator
What is the rule of 4?
Four or more justices must vote inorder to hear a case at the Supreme Court level.
Which part(s) of Congress has to vote in order for a bill to be passed?
Both parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Which philosopher came up with the idea of separation of powers?