Structure of U.S. Government
Structure of U.S. Governmen PART II
Function and Processes of the U.S. Government
Function and Processes of the U.S. Government Part II
Function and Processes of the U.S. Government Part III
Federalism
Federalism PART II
Media, Individuals, Interest Groups
Preamble to Constitution
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What are the three branches of the United States government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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Which branch of government is made up of the President, Vice President and the Cabinet?
Executive Branch
50
Which branch of government makes our laws?
Legislative
50
The President ______________ or selects Supreme Court Justices, other judges, and many federal officials
appoints
50
What word means the removal of the President from office for wrongdoing?
Impeachment
50
Name two powers that are delegated or enumerated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
-coining money
-establishing post offices
-declaring war
-raising an army/navy
-treaties with foreign nations
-regulate international trade
-copyright/patent laws
-weights and measurements
50
Which clause in the Constitution says that the Constitution and all federal laws have authority over state and local laws?
Supremacy Clause
50
Means to show favoritism to one side or the other when presenting information
Bias
50
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To list the six goals of government
100
Which French Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of "Separation of Powers" or the idea that government power should broken into three branches?
Montesquieu
100
What is another name for our legislative branch or the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Congress
100
Which branch of government executes or enforces our laws?
Executive
100
Who confirms or approves federal officials chosen by the President?
The U.S. Senate
100
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for?
Life
100
What is the name of the powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments?
Concurrent
100
Name two concurrent powers
-make laws
-enforce laws
-Taxes
-maintain law and order/public safety
-The general welfare of citizens
-Create lower courts
-build and maintain roads and highways
100
These groups are formed by a common goal and work toward influencing the government in favor of their goals or interests
Special Interest group
100
This phrase in the Preamble reflects the principle of the consent of the governed or popular sovereignty?
"We the People"
150
What word means a legislative branch made up of two chambers or houses?
Bi-cameral
150
What is the name of the 15 executive departments that advise the president?
The Cabinet
150
What is it called when a President rejects a law passed by Congress?
Veto
150
What power does the Supreme Court have to declare laws and actions as UNCONSTITUTIONAL?
Judicial Review
150
Where does a proposed bill go next after it passes in the House of Representatives?
The Senate
150
What do we call powers of the federal government that are specifically listed or written in the Constitution?
Enumerated / expressed/ delegated
150
If U.S. citizens wanted to make the naturalization process easier for immigrants which level of government should they contact?
federal
150
Name two ways that an individual can influence the government
petitioning the government
voting
join interest groups,
attend civic meetings,
protest
run for office
150
Which of the following goals of government below is accomplished when the government created the COVID vaccine?
-form a more perfect Union
-Establish Justice
-Insure domestic tranquility
-Promote the general welfare
-provide for the common defense
-secure the blessings of liberty
-Promote the general welfare
200
What are the two Houses or Chambers of the U.S. legislative branch?
House of Representatives
Senate
200
Which is the largest branch of the government?
The Executive Branch
200
Which branch of government interprets or judges the law?
judicial
200
Name 3 (three) powers of Congress listed in Article I of the U.S. Constitution
-Power to Tax
-Borrow Money
-Regulate interstate and foreign trade
-Coin Money
Establish post offices
-Declare war
-Raise and support an army
-Make laws
200
When does a proposed bill go to the President's desk to be signed or vetoed?
After it passes in both the House and Senate
200
Name two RESERVED or State powers
-Create Election laws
-Teacher/Lawyer/ business licenses
-Create local government
-Marriage/divorce laws
-Driver licenses
-Education standards
200
The division of power between the state and federal governments _____________ the government's power
limits
200
A carefully designed message that attempts to persuade you to think or act a certain way
Propaganda
200
Which goal of the Constitution listed in the Preamble, is displayed in the image?
establish justice
250
How many total members are there in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
535
250
In which chamber of Congress is representation based on a state's population?
House of Representatives
250
Where does a proposed bill go after it is introduced in either the House or Senate?
Committee
250
Name three (3) powers of the President as listed in Article II of the U.S. Constitution
-Veto laws
-Commander in chief of military
-appoint federal officials
-grant pardons or
-make treaties with other nations
-issue executive orders
-call Congress into a special session
250
Bills that deal with revenue or money can only start in which chamber of Congress?
The House of Representatives
250
What Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes "RESERVED" or state powers?
the 10th Amendment (X)
250
Name two obligations or services of local governments
-utilities such as water/electricity
-Fire/police protection
-Run school districts
-garbage collection/sewer/ recycling
-libraries
250
A hired professional that tries to influence government and laws in order to benefit a special interest group
Lobbyist
250
Which goal listed in the Preamble, is displayed in the image?
ensure domestic tranquility
300
How many justices or judges are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
300
How many executive departments are there in the President's Cabinet?
15
300
What fraction of both the House and Senate are needed to override a President's Veto?
2/3 (Two-Thirds)
300
What do you call a command of the president that has the power of a law?
executive order
300
Who must confirm or ratify treaties with foreign nations?
The Senate
300
What do we call powers of Congress that are not listed in the Constitution, but suggested?
Implied powers
the necessary and proper (Elastic) clause
300
If parents want to remove or fire a school principal, which level of government would they contact?
local (school board)
300
What do we call a political organizations created by special interest groups that raise millions of dollars for candidates and political parties?
Political Action Committee (PAC)
300
Name three (3) of the six (6) goals of the Constitution named in the Preamble
-form a more perfect Union
-Establish Justice
-Insure domestic tranquility
-Promote the general welfare
-provide for the common defense
-secure the blessings of liberty