Legislative
The Role of the Legislative branch is to ________
make the laws
An Amendment is a ________ to the ___________.
change to the Constitution
The Role of the Executive branch is to________
enforce the laws
In a Federal System, power is shared between _________ and _________.
States and the National Government
The role of the Judicial branch is to ____________
interpret the law
What are the two houses of congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What is one of the two ways an amendment can be brought up for consideration?
2/3 majority vote in house and the senate
Constitutional Convention called for by 2/3 of state legislators
What are the requirements to be president? (At least 2)
Natural born citizen
at least 35 years old
have lived in the U.S. for the past 14 years
What powers do States have over the Federal government in this system? (At least 2)
Elections, Education, Public Health and Safety (Police). Licensing, Property laws, Criminal Law
How many members sit on the Supreme Court?
9
How do members of congress get their positions?
They are voted in.
What are the First 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Please name 3 departments in the Executive Branch
Department of; Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veteran's Affairs
What powers are given to the Federal Government generally? (At least 2)
declaring war, coining money, raising an army, regulating foreign and interstate commerce, and making treaties.
How do Supreme Court Justices get their position?
They are appointed by the President
In total, how many legislators serve in Congress?
535 (435 in House, 100 in Senate)
Why was it seen as important the Constitution be able to change/ be flexible?
How can a President be removed from power?
Impeachment
What was the interstate clause? Why was it neccesary?
What is the power of Judicial Review?
Determine if a law is constitutional or not
How long do members of the House of Representatives serve?
The Senate?
House of representatives = 2 years
Senate = 6 years
How does the 10th amendment relate to the Federal System and shared power between states and the national government?
"Any power not given to the Federal government is reserved for the states"
What are the crimes that can lead to Impeachment? (At least 2)
Treason, Bribery or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
What powers are shared between the federal and state governments?
Taxing, Borrowing money, court systems
How is this branch the "Longest lasting"
Members can serve for life