Legislative Branch
Who is the head of the the Legislative Branch ?
The House of Representatives and Senate (Congress)
Who is the head of the Executive Branch ?
The President of the United States
Who is the Head of the Judicial Branch ?
The Supreme Court
What is the meaning of federalism ?
The division of power between the Federal and State government.
What is the meaning of Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances ?
Separation of Powers is the three branches of government separate but equal. Checks and Balances is how one branch can check the other two branches to balance and maintain equality between all of the branches.
What does the Legislative Branch do ?
A. Interpret Laws
B. Carries Out Laws
C. Make Laws
Make Laws
What is the main job of the Executive Branch ?
To Carry Out Laws
True or False ?
The Supreme Court is where all serious criminal cases are brought.
False
The Supreme Court rules if laws are Constitutional or Unconstitutional.
What is the meaning of concurrent powers.
Powers shared with both Federal and State Government.
What are the three main roles of the Legislative Branch in the checks and balances process ?
1. Approve or Reject
2. Impeach and Remove
3. Override
True or False ?
The Legislative Branch can impeach the President.
True
What are the requirements to become President of the U.S. ?
1. Be a natural born citizen of the U.S.
2. At least 35 years old.
3. Be a United States Resident for at least 14 years.
What is the meaning of Judicial Review ?
Where the Judicial Branch checks the their branches and interprets laws.
What is the meaning of Expressed powers ?
Powers stated directly in the Constitution given to the federal level of government.
What are the 3 main jobs of the Executive Branch in the checks and balances process ?
1. Make Sessions
2. Appoint Officials
3. Veto
What are the requirements for the House of Representatives ?
1. Be at least 2 years old.
2. Serve a 2 year term.
3. Be a citizen for 7 years.
4. Live in the state they wish to represent.
True or False ?
The President appoints cabinet officers to help carry out laws.
True
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch ?
To Interpret Laws
What are Reserved powers ?
Powers not stated directly in the Constitution given to the State level of government.
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch in the checks and balances process ?
To give the Judicial Review.
What are the requirements for the U.S Senate ?
1. Be at least 30 years old.
2. Be a U.S citizen for 9 years.
3. Live in the state you wish to represent.
Where can you find the most information on the Executive Branch ?
Article II
What article in the Constitution can you find the most information on the Judicial Branch ?
Article III
What do these powers have in common ?
Declare War
Regulate Trade in States
Print Money
Maintain Armed Forces
They are all Expressed Powers.