Philosophical Origins
What is the name of the system the US government has in place that divides power among national, state, and local governments
Federalism
In the US Constitution, the federal government is granted the power to coin money, declare war, and approve foreign powers. These types of powers are known as ___________ powers.
Delegated powers
What type of committee does a bill go to if both the Senate and House versions that are passed are different?
Conference committee
If the president wishes to appoint someone to their cabinet, the appointment must be approved by the Senate. This system of multiple branches having to work together is known as ______________ and _____________.
checks and balances
Supreme Court appointments are for__________
Life, pending good behavior.
John Locke believed that government should rule with the consent of the governed (i.e. the people). If government began to violate the rights of the people, then the people had the right to ______________ the government.
Overthrow/ abolish/ destroy
According to the US constitution, state governments are granted the right to conduct elections, administer local schools, and make traffic laws. These type of powers are known as _________________ powers.
Reserved powers
If a congressional bill goes all the way to the President's desk, what can they do if they disagree with the bill?
If the president dies, the Vice President also dies, then who becomes president?
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court has the ability to overturn any federal or state law it deems unconstitutional. This power is known as _________ __________.
Judicial review
John Locke believed that humans are born with natural rights that are inalienable (can never be taken away). These three rights are ......
1. Life
2. Liberty
3. Property (the pursuit of happiness)
The ideas of John Locke's natural rights philosophy of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" as well as "consent of the governed" are best reflected in which doucment?
The Declaration of Independence
The House of Reps has ________ members, while the Senate has __________ members.
435 members for House, 100 for Senate
What 3 requirements must you meet if you want to be president of the US?
1) 35 years old
2) U.S. citizen
3) Resident of US for 14 years
How many justices are on our Supreme Court?
9
This idea began with Thomas Hobbes. The idea that the people give up certain rights in exchange for protection from the government is known as _________ ____________ theory.
social contract theory
This documents lists the fundamental rights Americans have and are protected from the government
The Bill of Rights
If the president vetoes a bill, how can Congress override the presidential veto?
2/3 vote.
Congress makes the laws. Supreme Court interprets laws. The President ______ laws.
enforces law
In the case that a President commits a crime, the House can bring articles of impeachment against the President and the Senate conducts a trial. What role does the chief Supreme Court justice play in a presidential impeachment?
They oversee the Senate trial
Montesquieu, a French philosopher, believed that government power should be split between different branches of government. It is reflected in our three branches of US government. This idea is known as _________ of ___________.
Separation of powers.
Which Constitutional clause provides the federal government with the authority to make laws that are not directly listed in the Constitution.
The necessary and proper clause.
Most legislative work in Congress happens...
A. On the floor
B. In committee
C. In home districts
B) Committee
The president has the ability to make treaties, but all treaties must be approved by 2/3 of the _______.
2/3 of the Senate
The power of judicial review is established in which Supreme Court case?
Marbury v. Madison