Principles of the constitution
True or False -
The defintion of Popular Sovereignty is
Power divided between the central government and states.
False
The right defintion is
The idea that people ultimately rule the government.Overtime,people are able to shape they way the govermnet operates.
What is the role of the legislative?
To make laws.
What is the role of the exeutive branch?
To enforce laws.
What is the role of the judical branch?
To interpret laws.
What are the legislative branch checks on the president?
Can impeach/remove president, Senate confirms pres. Appointments, can override veto
A from of government in which people vote for representatives,who create laws.
is the defintion of _______?
Republicanism
Who makes up the legislative branch?
Senate - 100 Senators
House of Representatives - 435 Congresspersons
Who makes up the execuitive branch?
President
Vice President
Cabinet
Executive departments and agencies
Who makes up the judical branch?
Supreme court
Lower courts
What are the executive branch checks on congress?
Can veto bills, can call special sessions of Congress, can influence legislation
Which is the right answer to the question?
Personal liberties are protected under the bill of rights.
A.Checks & Balances
B.Limted Government
C.Indivival Rights
C.Indivival Rights
Which War power does congress have?
Power to:Declare war;Establish, fund, and regulate the military
How many terms can the presidents serve?
2
How many mermbers of the supreme court are there?
9
What are the judicial branch checks on Congress?
Judicial review
What is the defintion of separation of powers?
Powers are divided between the three branches of government. The legislative makes the laws, the executive enforces the laws, and the judiciary interprets the laws.
Who is your representiave in the house of representaives?
Thomas H. Kean Jr.
What ar ethe eligibility requirements to run for president?
35 yrs old,Resident of USA for 14 yrs,Naturally born citizen.
What role do citiens play in the judical branch?
They serve juries.
What are the executive branch checks on the courts?
Appoints Supreme Court and federal judges, can grant pardons.
What is the defintion Limited Government?
Government only has the rights that people have given it through the Constitution. No one is above the law.
What are the eligibiltiy requiguements to run for the senate?
30 years old,Live in state in which elected,Citizen for 9 years
What role does the president serve in the military?
comander-in-chief.
What is a common law?
Decisions by judges create a legal precedent that can establish laws.
What are the judical branch checks on the president?
Judicial review, appointed for life to be free from executive control.