powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government
100
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
make laws
100
What is the main job of the executive branch?
enforce and implements laws
100
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
interpret laws
100
Who has the power to deny or approve presidental appointments/nominations? Double the points for knowing which two principles are being described.
The Senate
Checks and Balances; Seperation of Powers
200
enumerated powers
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as expressed powers
200
What are the qualifications to run for Congress?
Must be at least 30 years old-Senate/25-HOR
Must live in state you represent
Must be a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years-Senate/ 7 years-HOR
200
What are the qualifications to be president?
be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
200
What is the qualification for judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts?
good behavior
200
What is meant by "We the People"?
The people grant the powers to the government and its main focus should be to serve the people.
300
powers not written in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper in order for the federal government to carry out the expressed powers
implied powers
300
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states information about the Legislative Branch?
Article I
300
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states information about the Executive Branch?
Articel II
300
What is the power of judicial review?
The Supreme Court can review any local, state or federal law to decide whether it is constitutional.
300
Before the President can make treaties with foreign countries what must first happen?
The Senate must approve the treaty.
400
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
checks and balances
400
What restraints does the Constitution put on the Legislative Branch?
Congress can not grant a title of nobility or hold any other federal office during his or her service.
400
List 3 roles (powers) the Constitution grants the President of the United States. List all 5 for double the points
Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Power to Nominate
Power to Pardon
400
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states information about the Judicial Branch?
Article III
400
Congress has the power to raise an army. To help support this effort they can also implement a draft. What is this an example of?
The elastic clause
500
the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
separation of powers
500
List 4 enumerated powers the Constitution grants Congress.
Double your points by listing 2 more.
Raising & supporting an army and a navy
Establish uniform rules of naturalization
Coin money
Collect Taxes
Establish post offices
Regulating trade
Creating lower court systems
Declaring war
500
What role does the Vice President play in the Executive Branch?
In line for the presidency
President of the Senate
Votes in a tiebreaker if the Senate is divided
500
List 4 types of cases/arguments that the Supreme Court hears? For double the points, list all 6.
*Interpretation of the Constitution
*Laws passed by Congress
*The nation's rights and responsibilities regarding other nations
*Disputes between states
*Disputes between citizens of different states
*Disputes between states and the federal government
500
List the 6 goals of the preamble
Form A More Perfect Union, Establish Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide For The Common Defense, Promote The General Welfare, Secure The Blessings Of Liberty To Ourselves And Our Posterity