Foundations of Government
Which term best describes institutions and officials organized to establish and carry out public policy?
Government
The system in which the US government is split into multiple parts, giving each the ability to limit the power of the others.
Checks and Balances
Powers retained by the states in the Constitution
Reserved Powers
To pass laws
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President
A ruler's power comes from authority given by God or gods.
Divine Right of Kings
A formal change to the Constitution or a bill in the lawmaking process.
Amendment
Powers shared between the federal and state governments.
Concurrent Powers
Powers that are given to the Legislative Branch through the implication of what the Constitution says in Article 1, Section 8.
Implied Powers
Where do impeachment trials occur?
The Senate
The right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region, a group of people, or oneself.
Sovereignty
The principle stating that the system of power in America cannot be used in a random or arbitrary manner.
Rule of Law
Give an example of a concurrent power.
Taxing, law enforcement, conducting elections, borrow money, etc
List one of the roles of the President and explain what responsibilities are associated with it.
-Chief of State
-Chief Executive
- Chief Diplomat
-Commander-in-Chief
-Chief Legislator
- Party Chief
-Chief Guardian of the Economy
How can an executive order be invalidated?
- Congress passes a law
- Another executive order ends it
- The Supreme Court rules it unconstitutional
Which type of power is being described here? "After a recent visit with his doctor, Greg made changes to his diet based on his doctor's advice"
Expertise
Which compromise resulted in the creation of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Great Compromise
What financial change did the 1851 Constitution make?
Set a borrowing limit of $750,000 to prevent outrageous debt
Why might a case get appealed to the Supreme Court?
1. Circuit Conflict
2. Importance of the Case
3. Areas of Interest to the Justices
4. Egregious Legal Errors in Lower Courts
Which chamber of Congress has the power to create bills related to revenue?
The House of Representatives
What are the five types of power?
Explain the Necessary and Proper Clause.
The Constitution says that Congress can pass any laws that are needed for them to carry out their Constitutional duties.
List 2 difference between the 1802 Ohio Constitution and the 1851 Constitution.
Answers will vary
How does a Bill become a Law? At least 5 steps.
-Starts as an idea, subcommittee, committee, floor of the chamber it starts in, committee of the 2nd chamber, floor of the 2nd chamber, back to 1st chamber if amendments are added, president signs
Which Branch handles disputes between the states?
The Judicial Branch