Vocab
This power allows the president to say no to a bill
Veto
What are the 2 parts of Congress
House of Representatives and the Senate
This is our law making Branch
Legislative
What are some powers the legislative has over the Executive
Can Override Veto
Can Impeach president
Can reject presidential appointments
Can reject treaties
2nd Amendment
What is a change to the constitution
Amendment
What does the House of Representatives represent per state
Population
This branch enforces the laws and the president is the is in charge
Executive
What are some powers the Judicial has over the Legislative
Can declare laws unconstitutional
Lifetime appointments
no soldiers in your home
3rd Amendment
This documents builds or organizes a government
Constitution
The Senate has what kind of representation per state
Equal
This branch interprets and looks over the laws
Judicial
What are some powers the executive has over the Judicial
Appoints judges
Grant Pardons
Police need a warrant
4th Amendment
This is the system that divides and shares power between the state and national government
Federalism
What compromise stated that slaves would count towards the population but only as 3/5ths of a person
3/5ths Compromise
How long do Justices serve in the supreme court
Lifetime
What are some powers the Judicial has over the Executive
Can declare acts of the president unconstitutional
Lifetime appointments
Right to remain silent, right to a lawyer, right not to testify against yourself in court
5th Amendment
This system divides the power of the 3 branches of government so no branch as too much power
Checks and Balances
How does a bill turn into a law
Has to pas through the House and the Senate
Whose job is to support the president and step in if necessary
Vice-President
What are some powers the Executive has over the Legislative
Can veto laws
Sign Treaties
Make appointments
Commander in Chief
Right against cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment