Legislative Branch
Structure of the Legislative Branch (specify houses)
Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)
After being proposed, where does a bill go
introduced and assigned to a committee
Structure of Executive Branch
President, Vice President, Cabinet
Structure and Function of the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court, Interpret Laws
Purpose of Limited Government
To protect people's rights
Function of the Legislative Branch
Create laws
In which house is a bill introduced
A bill can be introduced into either house
Function of the Executive Branch
Enforce laws
Main function of the Supreme Court
Judicial Review; decide if laws are unconstitutional
Separation of Powers (Enlightenment thinker and meaning)
Montesquieu, government powers are divided into three branches to prevent abuse
Override of a presidential veto requires
2/3 vote of both houses
Term for president rejecting a bill
Veto
Responsibilities of Administrative Agencies
Advise the president, make rules and detailed regulations for their agency, enforce federal law and regulations
Two types of jury trials
Criminal and Civil
Checks & Balances
each branch can check the power of the other
List two delegated powers of Congress
Declare war
Approve president's budget
Ratify treaties
Approve presidential appointments
PICDVOP
Proposed, Introduced, Committee, Debated, Voted, Other House, President
List two responsibilities of the President as Chief Diplomat
Appoint Ambassadors
Negotiate Treaties
Decide how to interact with foreign leaders/countries
Federal Court that has a jury
U.S. District Court
Individual Rights
Rights that cannot be taken away by the government (Life, Liberty, Property)
“Implied Powers”
Elastic Clause
Necessary & Proper Clause
Clause permits Congress to do whatever it reasonably needs to do to perform its enumerated powers.
Standing Committee
A permanent committee that focuses on drafting laws and conducting investigations
List two responsibilities of the President in their role of Chief Executive
Enforce laws
Executive Orders
Grant Pardons
Presidential Appointments
State court that is a trial and appellate court
Circuit Courts
Due Process
Right to life, liberty, and property can't be taken away without a fair process