Principles of the Constitution
The principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What are the three branches of government?
The Governments influence of the economy by adjusting spending and tax policies.
What is the purpose of fiscal policy?
For citizens to express opinions and influence government decisions.
What is the role of voting in a democracy?
The Declaration of Independence.
What document declares independence from Britain?
It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the others.
How does the principle of checks and balances work?
To make laws.
What is the main function of the legislative branch?
To fund government operations, public services, and public goods.
What are taxes used for in fiscal policy?
Active involvement in the political process, including voting, campaigning, and advocacy.
What is civic engagement?
It guarantees individual rights and limits government power.
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
A government that is bound by the rule of law and has limited powers over its citizens.
What is limited government?
The executive branch can veto legislation and appoint judges, while the judiciary can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
How does the executive branch check the power of the judiciary?
Fiscal policy involves government spending and taxation, while monetary policy involves controlling the money supply (The Federal Reserve).
What is monetary policy compared to fiscal policy?
Voting, running for office, attending town meetings, and participating in protests.
What are ways citizens can participate in government?
A series of essays advocating for the ratification of the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
The idea that each branch of government has its own powers when it comes to public policy
What is Separation of Powers?
Powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
What powers are reserved for the states?
By influencing economic activity, unemployment, and inflation rates.
How does government spending impact the economy?
It fosters a sense of community and responsibility, ensuring that citizens contribute to the democratic process.
What is the importance of civic responsibility?
The supreme law of the land that outlines the branches/framework of the government.
What is the Constitution?
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (states).
How does federalism work in the United States?
To interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly.
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
Mandatory spending is required by law (e.g., Social Security), while discretionary spending is determined by the budget process.
What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending?
By lobbying, voting, participating in public discourse, and engaging with representatives (such as going to town hall meetings).
How can citizens influence public policy?
This document took power away from the General Assembly, gave power to vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and created District Courts
The Ohio Constitution of 1851