Judicial
What does the Judicial branch do as a main part of their jobs?
The Judicial branch interprets the laws, they also protect citizens rights.
What does the executive branch do as a main part of their job?
The executive branch carries out and enforces the laws. The executive branch is led by the president
What does the Legislative branch do as their main job?
The legislative branch main job is too create and pass the laws.
When did checks and balances become a thing in the government?
Checks and Balances began in 1787.
What is federalism, and how does it relate to checks and balances?
Federalism divides the powers between the federal and the state governments, it prevents one from having all the power.
What can the judicial branch do to check the executive branch?
The Judicial branch can check the executive branch by reviewing enforcement.
What can the Executive branch do to check the Judicial branch?
The executive branch can appoint judges.
What can the Legislative branch do to check the Executive branch?
The legislative branch can approve or deny spending.
Define the term ¨Separation of powers¨?
The system where government authority is divided among the 3 branches.
What is the Electoral college?
The process where the president and vice president are elected.
What can the Judicial branch do to check the Legislative branch?
The judicial branch can use judicial review to check the Legislative branch
What can the Executive branch do to check the Legislative branch?
The executive branch can veto laws.
What can the Legislative branch do to check the Judicial branch?
The legislative branch can approve/deny appointments.
What branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
How does the electoral college work?
The president/vice president that gets the higher number of votes becomes the president/vice president.
What is judicial review and how is it used as a check and balance?
The power of the court to review the lawfulness of actions or laws.
Who exactly is the one that can veto laws?
The president is the one apart of executive branch that can veto laws.
Some qualifications to becoming a member of the senate?
At least 30 years old, a citizen of the united states for a minimum of 9 years, a resident of the state they seek too.
How long is the Senates term?
The senates term is 6 years long.
How does the impeachment process work as a check and balance?
Allows the legislative branch to remove officials if they do something wrong making sure they don't have too much power.
What is the process for nominating and appointing federal judges?
The president has to nominate a candidate and the senate confirms the candidate.
Qualifications for becoming the president of the U.S?
They have to be a natural born citizen, must be at least 35 years old, and a resident of the us for at least 14 years.
How does a bill become a law in the United States?
A bill becomes a law after it is passed through the house of representatives and the senate
How does checks and balances prevent one branch to have to much power?
Each branch of the government has specific powers to check the other 2 branches.
Can congress pass any law they want?
No they cant pass any law they want.