Rights and Independence
Rights you're born with and can't be taken away
Natural Rights
This branch of government writes laws
Legislative
Without separation, one branch who get too much what?
power
What branch contains the House of Representatives
Legislative
Why is the President called the Commander in Chief?
Because he is the head of our armed forces/military
This document was sent to King George III
Declaration of Independence
This branch enforces laws
Executive
this system keeps one branch from gaining too much power
Separation of Powers
The House of Reps is part of what body of people?
Congress
Another Presidential power is he can veto these?
bills
Who wrote the D of I
Jefferson
This branch interprets laws
Judicial
What is separation of powers supposed to protect
freedom/liberty
Representatives serve how many years per term?
2
The president writes and order on how the executive branch will carry out laws. What is this called
Executive Order
According to Jefferson, governments exist to protect what?
Natural Rights
The President is the head of what branch?
Executive
What is the main purpose of checks and balances?
to limit government power
How are members of the House determined
By a states population
True or False: An Executive order has to be voted on by Congress
False
Why did Jefferson list the grievances line by line very clearly in the D of I
Jefferson believed if you're going to peace out, you respectfully say why.
To justify the separation
The House of Representatives and the Senate are collectively called what?
Congress
The founders created separation of powers to avoid what type of government?
What is a tyranny, monarchy, dictatorship etc
How many Senators are there in Congress?
100
The President runs the executive branch, enforces federal laws, and appoints cabinet members and federal judges. What job is he performing in this role?
Chief Executive