Judicial
What are the 3 main parts of the judicial branch?
U.S. Federal Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
What is one reason the colonist shaped their new national government into the Articles of Confederation?
1. A firm league of friendship
2. Afraid of another King George III tyranny
What is an executive order?
A law issued by the president.
What is the definition of checks and balances?
A principle of the U.S. Constitution that divides power among all of the branches.
What is the age requirement for a legislative branch representative?
25 Years Old.
How many federal courts are in the United States?
94 in the 50 states
What is another name for the Great Compromise?
UConn Plan/ University of Connecticut
How many members are in the executive branch?
3 million
What is the system of checks and balances?
How many members make up the upper house of Congress?
100
How many circuits are in the Court of Appeals?
12 circuits
How is the first house elected of the Great Compromise and what is it based off of?
They are elected by the people and it is based on population.
What is the citizenship requirement for a president?
Natural Born.
What is one way the Legislative Branch/Congress check the Executive Branch/President?
1. Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.
2. Congress must approve presidential appointments (Senate).
3. Congress has the power to impeach and remove the President.
4. Only Congress can declare war.
How many members are in the lower house of the legislative branch?
435
How many court justices are in the U.S. Supreme Court?
9 court justices
When was the Articles of Confederation written?
1777
What are the 3 limits on executive orders?
Judicial Review, Congressional Action, Future Presidents.
How does the executive branch check the legislative branch?
The President can veto legislation created by Congress.
What are the citizenship requirements for upper and lower house?
7 years for lower and 9 years for upper
How many Supreme Courts are in the US, and where is it/are they located?
1 Supreme Court & Washington D.C.
When was the Articles of Confederation ratified?
1781
What are the four important powers in the executive branch?
Grant pardon, Appoint/ Nominate, Commander-in-Chief, Executive order.
Why are checks and balances important?
To ensure that one branch will not become too powerful.
1. Ability to make laws
2. Grant citizenship
3. Declaring war
4. Paying government debts
5. Controlling taxes
6. Impeachment