Federal Government
Who are the President and Vice-President?
President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris
What are the four roles of the government?
Help citizens
Keep order
Make laws
Protect the country
What is a job of the legislative branch?
Makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies
What is the President's main job?
To protect the US
What does the Judicial Branch do?
They interpret the laws and decide if a case decision is constitutional or not
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
What type of government does the US have?
Democracy
Who is in charge of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi)
Name a requirement to become President.
At least 35 years old
Natural born citizen
14 year resident of the US
What are two types of cases?
Civil and Criminal
What keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances (and/or Separation of Powers)
What is government?
Organization within a state that controls the actions and policies of the state
How old do you have to be to become a U.S senator?
30 years of age and up
What does the Cabinet do for the President?
Advises the President
What is the highest court?
The US Supreme Court
What are the opening words of the US Constitution?
We The People…
What is a dictatorship?
Single power with no independence from the people. Absolute authority
What branch can declare war?
Legislative Branch
What does the Executive branch do?
They enforce the laws
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is described as less punishable than a felony (which is a crime that is punishable by a year or more imprisonment)
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause?
It allows the Constitution to be interpreted in ways not specifically stated, in order to run the government (Elastic Clause)
Name an example of limited monarchy
Britain
What is a bicameral legislature?
A legislature with 2 different parts or “houses”
Are you required to be a member of a party to vote for President?
No, party membership matters only in a closed primary election
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9