Definitions
to approve an amendment
ratify
freedom of speech religion and press are all included in this amendment
1st Amendment
How many electors does Maryland have
10
this level of government is responsible for hiring garbage collectors and firefighters
local government
These three documents had an influence on Constitution
Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, English Bill of Rights
term that means that the powers of government are divided among the branches
separation of powers
the first 10 amendments to the Consttution are called
Bill of Rights
One check on the President (Executive Branch) by the Legislative Branch
impeachment
The Articles of the Constitution were written for what reason
to establish a framework of government
A bill may be introduced in either of these places
House of Representatives or the Senate
a proposal in congress takes this form
what is a bill
Most common way Constitution can be amended
Congress may propose an amendment
Americans do not vote directly for presidential candidates but instead vote for these
electors to electoral college
Who has the power to declare war?
Federal Government (Congress)
Most important power of Supreme Court
interpret Constitution
term that means that the federal government has only the powers given to it by the constitution
limited government
Why did Framers think 9th Amendment was necessary?
Because the Constitution did not contain a complete list of peoples rights. Rights are not limited to this list.
The Legislative Branch makes the laws but if President is not in favor he can veto the bill. What Legislative branch do next if they really want the bill passed?
override veto
Name 2 shared powers between state and federal government
raise taxes
borrow money
provide for public welfare
criminal justice
charter banks
The power of the Supreme Court to determine weather acts of the President or laws passed by Congress are constitutional is
judicial review
division of power between the federal government and the state government
federalism
Name 3 powers of the President (Executive Branch)
Commander in Chief
Appoints federal judges
grants pardons
negotiates foreign treaties
veto laws
Name 3 powers of the President (Executive Branch)
veto
negotiate foreign treaties
commander in chief of armed forces
appoints federal judges
grants pardons
Maintaining schools is a power given to the state of federal government?
state
Name 2 differences between membership in the Senate and the House of Representatives
6 year term/2 year term
Senator rep entire state/Rep only district
Senator is at least 30/HOR 25