Types of Powers
Is this power reserved, expressed, or concurrent?
issue licenses
Reserved
How many senators are there total?
100
If the president is appointing cabinet members, diplomats, ambassadors, and justices, he is acting as the _____________
Chief Executive
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws and settle disputes
Which level of government is the easiest to participate in? State, local, or federal?
Local
Is this power reserved, expressed, or concurrent?
Coin Money
Expressed
How are Representatives elected for each state to serve in Congress?
based on population
Give an example of something that the Commander in Chief role would do?
Send/Remove Troops
Ultimate Authority over the military
Governs policy within the military
Approve missile strikes
What article established the Judicial branch?
3
What is needed to overturn a presidential/governor veto?
2/3 majority vote through Congress.
Is this power reserved, expressed, or concurrent?
Collect Taxes
Concurrent
What is a law called before it is truly a law?
A bill
Create treaties, meet with foreign countries
What is the highest Judicial authority in our government?
Supreme Court
What is Judicial Activism?
Interprets the Constitution as a living document that can be changed as the times change.
Is this power reserved, expressed, or concurrent?
Declare War
Expressed
Who creates impeachment charges against the President?
The House of Representatives.
Why is the 22nd Amendment significant?
Set the term limits for the president at TWO 4 year terms.
Which court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury vs Madison
What are implied powers?
Powers that are inferred from the expressed powers. Not directly stated in the Constitution.
Is this power reserved, expressed, or concurrent?
Create Courts
Concurrent
What is a joint committee?
A committee that is made up of members from both the House and the Senate.
Why is the 25th Amendment significant?
Established the line of succession for the presidency
What is Judicial Review?
Gave the Supreme court the ability to declare a war unconstitutional.
What is the Supremacy Clause
Constitution is the supreme law of the land.