Types of Government and PALS
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
A system of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions for them; also known as a republic
Representative democracy
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called ________________________________.
The Bill of Rights
Who oversees the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, legislative, and judicial
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
A system of government in which a single ruler (usually a king or queen) holds supreme authority and is unrestricted by laws or other governing bodies
Absolute monarchy
Fill in the blank: The _____________________ Court is the highest court in the United States.
The Supreme Court
The President has the power to veto bills. When he vetoes a bill, which branch of government is he checking the power of?
The Legislative Branch
How long is a President's term?
4 years
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
The role of the president as civilian commander of the military forces of the United States
Commander in Chief
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
The right to rule
Authority
When does the President of the Senate vote?
The President of the Senate only votes if it is tied (50-50).
This amendment protects your right to only be tried for a crime once, your right to NOT testify against yourself, and your right to due process.
Fifth Amendment
Fill in the Blank: The main job of the executive branch is to: _____________________________.
To enforce laws and see that they are implemented correctly.
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
The right to equal opportunity and treatment under the law
Civil Rights
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
A system of government based on religious law; most commonly found in the Middle East
Theocracy
Who is the leader in the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?
Which vocab phrase matches with the following definition: The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and negotiating executive agreements.
Chief Diplomat
Fill in the Blank: The _______________________________ gives the President their powers and responsibilities.
The Constitution
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
A society's belief that their ruler or government has the right to rule
Legitimacy
Does someone need to join a political party to become a Senator or Representative?
No
After the President negotiates a treaty, which chamber of Congress must approve the treaty so that it can go into effect?
The Senate
Which vocab term goes with the following definition:
A formal agreement between the U.S. President and the leader(s) of other nation(s) that does NOT require Senate approval
Executive agreement
What does the Supremacy Clause state?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land.