Philosophy of Government
A form of government where one leader has absolute
control over citizens’ lives.
Dictatorship or Autocracy
How long is a presidents term?
4 years
What is the highest court in the United States
Supreme Court
What is the purpose of congress reviewing potential bills in committee?
To carefully examine, discuss, and revise bills before they reach the full House or Senate for a vote.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
America's first form of government that gave most powers to the states
A government where citizens elect leaders to represent
their rights and interests in government.
Representative Democracy
What is the President's veto power?
Ability to reject a bill passed by congress, preventing it from becoming law
The two kinds of legal cases are what?
Criminal & Civil
Which of the houses of congress has 435 members and is referred to as the lower house?
House of Representatives
What is Federalism?
a system of government where power is divided and shared between a national (federal) government and state governments.
A system of power sharing that prevents any single branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Checks & Balances
How old does a person have to be to be president?
35 years old
How many Justices are on the supreme court?
9
What is check congress has on the executive and judicial branches power?
Impeach the president or federal judges
Or any combination of a check on either one
What was the 3/5th compromise?
enslaved people would be counted as 3/5ths a person for representation in Congress
PALS are necessary for a government to function, what words do they stand for?
Power, Authority, Legitimacy, & Sovereignty
The President's responsibilities of being the CEO of the country, Hiring, budgeting, Cast a vision describes which of his roles?
Chief Executive
Burden of proof for a criminal case
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Which government role matches these descriptions, Represent the whole state, must be 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, serves 6-year unlimited terms.
Senator
What types of cases will the supreme court almost always take?
Ones that raise a clear constitutional question or ones where there is a circuit split
John Locke believed that the people agree to give up some freedoms if the government agrees to protect everyone’s rights. What did he call this agreement?
Social Contract
What are two responsibilities of the Vice President?
Second in line to president, President of senate
The Supreme Court's power of deciding what laws are constitutional is called?
Judicial Review
Which house of Congress initiates all funding bills?
House of Representatives
What are reserved powers?
Powers that are only handled by the states