Legislative Branch
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
True or False: The President is in charge of the money and proposes new taxes
False
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Why is the Constitution called a "Living Document"?
It can and has changed with time
True or False: The People of the United States can directly help pass new laws
False
What is the Legislative Branches' main job?
Make/Create Laws
This person is in charge of the Executive Branch
The President
How many members are on the highest court in the United States?
9
The first 3 words of the Preamble are "We the People". Why does that matter?
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble/Constitution?
We the People
What are the names of the two houses of the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
The final step for a ______ to become a law is the President signs it
Bill
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
To resolve disputes under the law
Judge the Law / Interpret the Law
Why does a bill need a majority to pass?
So decision represent what most of the people want
What is the name of the type of Government where States and the National Government share power?
Federalism
Why does each State have 2 Senators
to balance the rights of small States and big States
Equality amongst the States
The Executive Branch is composed of 3 "groups", what are they?
Name of the power given to courts ability to declare a law unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Who typically proposes amendments to the Constitution?
Congress / Legislative Branch
And 2/3 of each branch needs to agree
State governments and National governments can share powers; what is the most common example of this that will affect you personally one day
Creating or having taxes
How many years is a term in Congress?
2 for House of Representatives
6 for Senators
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
An amendment to the Constitution needs to be ratified by three-fourths of the __________ too
States
Name a way that it is advantageous that States share a common market
Creates a single national economy
large businesses can be located in several states
goods and resources can move more easily across the country