Legislative Branch
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role.
What is ....Commander in Chief
Who wanted a strong central government, and who wanted a weak central government
Federalists = Strong central government
Anti-Federalists = Weak
The government is for the people, of the people and by the people. ALL power comes FROM THE PEOPLE and the consent of the governed.
Popular Sovereignty
The President of the Senate, Serves to break a tie in a 50-50 vote in the Senate
Who is the Vice President
In this role, the president engages with leaders of other foreign nations
Chief Diplomat
The power that the court has to decide what the law means. The power to interpret the constitution
Judicial Review
Documents each group wanted
Federalists = Constitution
Anti-Federalists = Articles of Confederation
All power is divided between three equal branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful
Separation of Powers
Requirements to become a member of The House of Representatives
at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents
The number of points you must win on the electoral college to win the presidency
270
How a person becomes a Supreme Court Justice
Appointed by President, approved by Senate
What did the Anti-Federalists demand be included in the Constitution if they were going to ratify it?
a Bill of Rights
The relationship between the states and the national government. This can often include much conflict over who should have more power.
Federalism
The only 3 qualifications for election to the US Senate
Age: Be at least 30 years old
Citizenship: Be a U.S. citizen for at least nine years
Residency: Be a resident of the state they represent at the time of election
The President's role in which he is the ceremonial head of government, representative of the American people, and engages in typical celebrations that Americans participate in
Chief of State
Ways a person stops being a Supreme Court Justice (3)
Retires
Dies
Impeached
What type of people were Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists = rich, educated, city
Anti = Farmers, regular folks
The belief that nobody is above the law, and that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land, and no person, including government officials, can violate that law.
Limited Government
In order to override a presidential veto this must happen?
What is a 2/3 vote of each house (checks and balances!)
Only thing that can overturn/overrule a Supreme Court decision
An Amendment to the Constitution
Checks and Balances
Which principle is best represented by the following:
"There can be no liberty if the same man or the same group has executive, legislative, and judicial control".
Separation of Powers