Beginning Paragraph
What is the beginning paragraph of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
This person is in charge of the Executive Branch
The President
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Why is making amendments important?
To update society with the times of today
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is the Legislative Branches' main job?
(L for Legislative, L for...)
Make/Create Laws
What is the Executive Branches' main job?
(E for Executive, E for...)
Enforce the law (make sure it happens/is followed)
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
(J for Judicial, J for...)
Judge the Law / Interpret the Law
Why does the Constitution establish the idea of majority rule when passing laws?
So that most people agree with what bill is being passed
Why did the delegates start the Constitution with the first 3 words they chose?
To demonstrate where the power of the government comes from
What are the names of the two houses of the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
Fill in the blank:
The final step for a ______ to become a law is the President signs it; or the President could ______ it, meaning they say no to it
Bill, Veto
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
To resolve disputes under the law
To see if laws are Constitutional or not
What vocab word refers to the sharing of power between national and state governments
Federalism
What does the beginning paragraph of the Constitution do?
Establishes goals for the country
Why does each State have 2 Senators
Equality amongst the States
The Executive Branch is composed of 3 "groups", what are they?
Name of the power given to courts for their ability to declare a law unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Name the term length for these jobs in order:
House of Represenatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
2
6
4
Life
Name 3 of the 6 goals the beginning paragraph establishes
form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defense,
promote the general Welfare,
secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
Name a way the Legislative Branch can 'check' the power of the Executive Branch
Impeach the President
Override of a Presidential Veto
What is the name of the only President to come from Michigan
Gerald R Ford
What is the name for smaller courts that deal with money, jail, or prison time
I'll take either:
Small Claims Court or District Courts
What building do these branches typically meet in:
Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch
White House, Capital, Supreme Court Building