Principles of Government
What is the fundamental principle of government that asserts the authority of the government comes from the consent of the governed?
What is popular sovereignty?
In this type of government, power is held by a single person who usually inherits the position.
What is an absolute monarchy?
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
What is the First Amendment?
What are the two chambers of the United States Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the President's role in the legislative process?
The President can propose legislation to Congress, sign bills into law, or veto legislation passed by Congress.
Which principle of government refers to the division of governmental power into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial?
What is separation of powers?
This type of government is ruled by a small group of people.
What is an oligarchy?
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires probable cause for warrants.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This term refers to the process by which Congress can remove the President or other federal officials from office.
What is impeachment?
This power of the President allows them to negotiate terms with foreign nations, subject to approval by the Senate.
What is the power to make treaties?
This principle of government limits the powers of the government by dividing it into different levels, such as federal, state, and local.
What is federalism?
Which type of government is ruled by a singular who forces control over citizens?
What is a dictatorship?
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail, and fines.
What is the Eighth Amendment?
What is the term used for the exclusive written powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?
What are enumerated or expressed powers?
Which role allows the President to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and other officials, subject to approval by the Senate?
What is Executive Leader?
Explain the concept of "checks and balances" in the U.S. government. Provide an example.
Checks and balances allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. For example, the President can veto legislation passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Explain the concept of a constitutional monarchy.
In a constitutional monarchy, a monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state, while the actual governance is carried out by an elected or appointed government under a constitution.
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Which house of Congress has the power to approve treaties and confirm presidential appointments?
What is the Senate?
What is the term used for the President's role as the head of the military forces of the United States?
What is Commander-in-Chief?
What does the principle of "federalism" entail in the United States?
Federalism is the division of power between the national government and state governments. It allows states to have some autonomy while still being part of a larger national system.
How does a Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy differ? Which one is more effective?
A direct democracy makes everyone vote on every law but a representative democracy you vote for someone to make decisions on laws on our behalf.
What is due process and what 2 amendments make up these rights?
The due process law says that if accused of a crime, you must be given a trial, representation, don't have to incriminate yourself
5th and 6th amendments
What is the primary responsibility of Congress regarding the federal budget?
Congress has the power of the purse, meaning it has the authority to raise revenue through taxes and allocate funds for government spending by passing a federal budget.
What is the President's power of appointment?
The President has the authority to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and other high-ranking officials such as the Cabinet, subject to confirmation by the Senate.