Separation of Powers
What branch has the power to make Laws
Legislative
How old do you have to be to be a senator
30
What did Marbury V. Madison create for the Supreme Court
Judicial Review
Which Branch is Fed 78 addressing
Judicial
What type of legislature is the U.S. Congress?
Bicameral
Which Branch has the the power to enforce laws
Executive
How old do you have to be to be President
35
Name two powers specifically given to the Executive Branch
Prepare budget
Enforce laws
Appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors and federal judges
Administer the federal bureaucracy
Who wrote Federalist 78
Hamilton
What is the difference between implied powers and Expressed powers?
Implied powers are not specifically powers given in the constitution
Expressed powers are powers specifically listed in the constitution
Which Branch has the power to decide whether something is constitutional or not?
Judicial Branch
How long do you have the be a citizen of the US to be a senator
9
What 3 powers are given to the legislative branch?
Make laws
Declares War
Regulate interstate and foreign trade
Raise revenue through taxes and other levies
Confirm presidential appointments
Approve budget
How long does a judge serve
Life
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives? The Senate?
435 ? 100
List the checks that the Executive Branch has on the other two branches.
Legislative- Veto Power
Judicial- Pardon Power, and appointment power
How old do you have to be to a member of The us house of rep
25
What powers are given to the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Judicial Review
Federalist 78 said that the Judicial Branch is the least powerful branch. Why? .
Because the Judiciary Branch has no control over the Sword or the Purse.
Which principle of government prevents any one branch from gaining too much power?
Checks and balances
List the Checks that the Legislative branch has on the other two Branches
Executive: Impeachment power, can override veto
Judicial: Approve Judges
must be a naturalized US citizen
All things dealing with US Budget must be approved by which branch
Legislative
What are the 2 Reasons that Fed 78 gives for judging having life Tenures?
It protects them from Political Pressures
It makes sure that the Candidate is one of great character and quality
Which article defines the powers of the legislative branch?
11. Which article defines the powers of the executive branch?
12. Which article defines the powers of the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III