Structure of the National Gov (Pt.2)
Qualifications for the President are...
To be able to run for president you must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen and have lived in the US for at least 14 years.
What does the first amendment provide?
The first amendment provides the freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly.
The sixth amendment provides what?
Gives people the right to a speedy public trial to an impartial jury, to be told what charges there are, and to have a lawyer.
What is popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty is the Political principle that the government's authority is given by the will of the people, rather than a royal family/ monarch.
$174,000 is the salary for whom?
Senators and US Representatives.
The President today vs. Framers intention
The Framers intended for the president to be an effective executor of laws and monitor popular excesses, with limited power but still having a strong accountability to Congress and to the judiciary, and not to be a self-ruling leader.
What amendment says that citizens have the right to bear arms?
The second amendment.
What amendment guarantees a jury to a trial if requested?
Consent of the governed is?
Consent of the Governed is the political idea that a government's authority and moral right to use power are only justified when they have the consent, or approval, of the people they rule over
Who are our senators?
Micheal Bennet and John Hicklenlooper.
What is the overlap of executive and legislative branch?
The overlap of the executive and legislative branches is that the branches must be established by acts of congress.
You are allowed to not quarter soldiers due to what amendment?
The third.
The 8th
What is limited government?
Limited Government is a political philosophy in which the government is restricted by law typically through the constitution.
How many senators does Colorado have?
What is Necessary and Proper Clause and Interstate Commerce Clause?
The Necessary and Proper Clause grants broad authority to congress to pass necessary laws. While the Interstate Commerce Clause lets congress regulate interstate and trade commerce between foreign nations and the states.
Due to the fourth amendment the government cannot do what?
Have an unreasonable search without a warrant.
The 9th amendement does what?
Give you the right to not be denied ANY right of the US constitution.
Separation of Powers is....
Separation of powers is when the government splits up power and divides it through different branches, typically the legislative branch ( law making) Judicial branch ( law reviewing), and the last one the executive branch (law enforcing).
Which US representative serves as our congressional district?
Diana DeGette.
What is the Constitution's relationship to Declaration of Independence?
The constitution's relationship to the Declaration of Independence is that the declaration of independence set up the foundation of the constitution based on what the people wanted and were asking for.
What does the 5th amendment allow?
Protect people from double jeopardy (being tried for the same crime twice.) and self incrimination ( you aren't forced to testify against yourself or the "right to remain silent")
Explain the 10th amendment.
The states have the right to establish their own laws.
What are checks and balances?
Checks and balances is where any of the two branches can intervene with the third branch, if they see it to be unjust.
Which states has the highest US representatives and which state has the lowest?
Highest: California
Lowest: Between Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.