Branches & Balance
This branch of government is responsible for carrying out federal laws.
Executive Branch
This group of department leaders advises the President on major policy decisions.
Cabinet
This is the highest court in the Federal Judicial system.
US Supreme Court
The division of power between the national government and state government is called.
Federalism.
What level of government would you contact about adding a stop sign to a neighborhood street?
Local government
This branch has the power to override a presidential veto.
Legislative Branch
This is the name of the annual address in which the President discusses the condition and priorities of the country.
State of the Union.
This is the written explanation of a court's ruling.
Opinion
This constitutional clause establishes that valid federal laws take priority over conflicting state laws.
Supremacy Clause
What is the name of Ohio's State Legislature?
Ohio General Assembly
This is the constitutional principle that allows each branch to limit the powers of the others.
Checks and balances.
This official directive carries the force of law and is issued by the President to manage the operations of the Executive Branch.
Executive Order
This term describes an earlier court decision used to guide decisions in future cases.
Precedent
In what year did Ohio adopt its current state constitution?
1851
A resident wants to speak in support of a proposed city recycling ordinance. What is an effective way to participate?
Speak during a city council public comment session
A federal court rules that a law passed by Congress violates the Constitution.
This power is being exercised.
Judicial Review
This Constitutional Amendment limits how many times a President can be elected.
22nd
This Supreme Court case established Judicial Review.
Marbury v Madison
Why did Ohio's 1851 Constitution establish district courts?
To reduce the workload of the Ohio Supreme Court
Which is more closely associated with state-level service?
1. Joining a neighborhood watch
2. Serving in the National Guard
Name two ways the Executive Branch can check the Legislative or Judicial Branch.
Veto legislation
Appoint judges
Grant pardons
Convene Congress
This happens under the 25th Amendment when the vice presidency becomes vacant.
The President nominates a new VP, who must be confirmed by a majority vote in the both chambers of Congress
This landmark Supreme Court decision ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown v Board of Education
Identify two changes made by Ohio's 1851 Constitution to address problems with the original constitution.
Popular election of judges and major executive officials, creation of district courts, restrictions on state debt.
A group wants Congress to pass stricter nationwide environmental regulations. Which level and branch of the government should the group contact?
Federal Legislative Branch (Congress)