The Three Branches
Congress passes a bill expanding healthcare funding. The president disagrees with it and refuses to sign it into law. Which branch is checking which here?
El Congreso aprueba un proyecto de ley que amplía la financiación de la atención médica. El presidente no está de acuerdo y se niega a promulgarlo. ¿Qué rama está verificando cuál aquí?
The Executive Branch is checking the Legislative Branch.
What is federalism?
¿Qué es el federalismo?
Sharing power between different levels of government. Ex. federal, state, and local governments.
How old do you have to be to get your license in SC?
¿Qué edad debo tener para obtener mi licencia en Carolina del Sur?
16 years old.
What is Rule of Law? ¿Qué es el Estado de Derecho?
Everyone must follow the same laws.
Which article of the Constitution is this quote from/De qué artículo de la Constitución proviene esta cita:
"The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States..."
Article II (about the Executive Branch)
Who is the head of the Executive Branch on the federal, state, and local level?
¿Quién es el jefe del Poder Ejecutivo a nivel federal, estatal y local?
Federal - President
State - Governor
Local - Mayor
What punishment do your parents/guardians face if they do not enroll you in school (or any approved alternative)?
¿Qué castigo enfrentan tus padres/tutores si no te inscriben en la escuela (o en cualquier alternativa aprobada)?
Pay a fine or put in prison for a set amount of time.
Which federalist paper says/Qué periódico federalista dice:
“... you must first enable to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself”
Federalist Paper No. 51
Which article of the Constitution is this quote from/De qué artículo de la Constitución proviene esta cita:
"The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises... To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water..."
Article I (about the Legislative Branch)
What are some responsibilities of the federal government? Name at least two.
¿Cuáles son algunas responsabilidades del gobierno federal? Nombra al menos dos.
Declare war, decide how military weapons are used, collect and set taxes, print and regulate money, regulates trade between states and with other countries.
What is one thing that could stop you from getting your license at age 16?
¿Qué cosa podría impedirle obtener su licencia a los 16 años?
If you did not drive with a conditional license for a year and/or you have any traffic offenses.
Which British document said the king cannot take away the life, liberty, or property away from the people and that everyone needs to follow the law of the land?
¿Qué documento británico decía que el rey no puede quitarle la vida, la libertad ni la propiedad al pueblo y que todos deben cumplir la ley del país?
The Magna Carta
The president issues an executive order banning entry from certain countries. Lower courts block it, calling it discriminatory. After several legal battles, the Supreme Court reviews the case. What checks and balances are at play?
El presidente emite una orden ejecutiva que prohíbe la entrada de personas de ciertos países. Tribunales inferiores la bloquean, calificándola de discriminatoria. Tras varias batallas legales, la Corte Suprema revisa el caso. ¿Qué controles y contrapesos intervienen?
The Judicial Branch is checking the Executive Branch.
What are some responsibilities of the state government? Name at least two.
¿Cuáles son algunas responsabilidades del gobierno estatal? Nombra al menos dos.
School standards, driving age, traffic laws, maintain state highways, approve state budgets, and collect state taxes.
What were some exceptions to the juvenile curfew in Myrtle Beach? Name two.
¿Cuáles fueron algunas excepciones al toque de queda para menores en Myrtle Beach? Mencione dos.
Unless it is an emergency, you are traveling for work, going to a school or religious event, married/emancipated, or with a parent.
Bonus secret question.
Who is the governor of SC? ¿Quién es el gobernador de Carolina del Sur?
Congress passes a law regulating voting practices in certain states. Years later, the Supreme Court strikes it down, saying the law no longer reflects current conditions. What check is being exercised?
El Congreso aprueba una ley que regula las prácticas electorales en ciertos estados. Años después, la Corte Suprema la anula, argumentando que la ley ya no refleja la situación actual. ¿Qué control se está ejerciendo?
The Judicial Branch is checking the Legislative Branch.
What are some responsibilities of the local government? Name at least two.
¿Cuáles son algunas responsabilidades del gobierno local? Nombra al menos dos.
Parks and recreation services, police/fire departments, housing services, health services, transportation services, public works (streets, sewers, signs), and other laws specific to where you live.
What are some examples of civil emergencies? Name two.
¿Cuáles son algunos ejemplos de emergencias civiles? Nombra dos.
Hurricanes, flooding, COVID-19.
Why is it important that the government does not have too much power in relation to Rule of Law?
¿Por qué es importante que el gobierno no tenga demasiado poder en relación con el Estado de derecho?
The government needs a system to make sure that no one in the government has so much power that they don't have to follow their own laws.