Organization
How is the Constitution organized?
Into parts called Articles.
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
To make laws
How many executives are there?
One, one President
How many supreme court Justices are there?
9
What term refers to the sharing of power between the national and state government?
federalism
How many branches of government are there in the federal government?
Three Branches
How is congress organized?
It is organized into two houses. It is bicameral.
How can the President stop a bill from becoming law?
Through a Presidential Veto
How long to they serve?
for life
Why does the Constitution establish the principle of majority rule?
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
7
Why does each state have two senators?
to balance the rights of large and small states.
What is not a duty of the executive branch?
proposing taxes
declaring war
approving treaties
declaring laws unconstitutional
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
To resolve disputes under the law
Interpret Laws
How does the U.S. population directly participate in the fedral government?
by voting, by joining interest groups, by belonging to political parties
What is an amendment?
It is a change to the Constitution.
What is the final step before a national bill becomes a law?
It is signed by the president
What duties does the Executive branch have?
Negotiating treaties, carrying out the laws, and to nominate federal judges.
What is the name given to the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial review
The power to regulate trade
How many Amendments are there?
27
Approves appointments of the Supreme Court
What is the longest length of time a President can technically serve?
10 years
What check does the Judicial branch have on the executive branch?
To reject laws and treaties that are unconstitutional
What is the name of Mr. Somoano's all black cat?
Marco