Vocabulary
The government's plan for interacting with the other countries of the world
Foreign Policy
Why does the government exist?
Unite, Solve problems, Cooperate
What are 3 qualifications an individual has to meet to become president?
Native-Born Citizen
At least 35 years old
Resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
What are the 2 houses of congress?
1. House of Representatives
2. The Senate
What is a criminal law?
Group of laws that define which acts or behaviors are crimes
A lawmaking body of two houses.
Bicameral Legislature
What are the 2 types of Government?
Democratic and Non-Democratic
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
How do you become a member of the House of Representatives?
1. Be at least 25 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
3. Legal Resident of the state you represent
Where are the 2 district courts in Kentucky?
Louisville and Lexington
Legal protection that ensures members of congess are not unnessarily kept from performing their duties
Immunity
What is normally in a Representative Democracy?
People elect representatives, and CONSENT!!!!
What does a Commander in Chief do?
Determines how was is to be fought
How do you become a member of the senate?
1. Be at least 30 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
3. Legal resident of the State you represent
What states does Kentucky's court of appeals cover?
Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee
Counts party votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensures that the party's members are present for important votes
Whip
What is the 3 out of the 5 points of the Declaration?
Lists the reason why colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain
Colonists believe that a government's power comes from the consent of the government
If the people are ignored by the government they have the right to abolish it
The purpose of the government is to protect human rights
It was NOT a bluepoint for the government
Who is the Secretary of State?
Antony J. Blinken
What are the 3 types of powers?
Delegated Powers
Implied Powers
Inherent Powers
What is a Justice?
Judge of the Supreme Court
Power of the supreme court to determine if a law passed by congress or presidential action is Constitutional
Judicial Review
What was the Great Compromise?
The fight over representation
What is an Independent Agency?
Agency in Executive Branch formed by congress to help enforce laws & regulations not covered by executive departments
What are 2 ways that a bill can die/ be killed?
pocket veto or override
How many Judges are their per court in the Court of Appeals?
6-28 judges per court