Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Checks & Balances
Citizenship
100
main job of the legislative branch
make laws
100
main job of the executive branch
enforce laws
100
main job of the judicial branch
interpret laws and the U.S. Constitution
100
Name a check that the Congress has on the executive branch:
1) Congress must confirm presidential appointments (Senate)
2) Congress can override a President's veto with a 2/3 vote
3) Congress must ratify treaties with a 2/3 vote (Senate)
4) Congress can impeach the President for misconduct.
5) Only Congress can Declare War.
100
How does someone become a natural-born citizen?
a) Being born to American citizen parentsLaw of _________________
b) Being born in the United States
Law of _________________
a) Law of Blood
b) Law of Soil
200
What are the two chambers of Congress?
Senate
House of Representatives
200
a) According to the Constitution, who has the "executive power" of the United States?
President of the United States
200
The power of the judicial branch to rule a law or actions of the other branches as unconstitutional is called _________________.
judicial review
200
How can the President limit the power of the Legislative Branch?
vetoing a bill
200
Define
OBLIGATION:
RESPONSIBILITY:
obligation: something you are REQUIRED BY LAW to do as a citizen
responsibility: something you SHOULD DO as citizen to benefit the common good; not required
300
How are states represented in each chamber of Congress?
Senate: _____________________________
House of Representatives: __________________
Senate: Each state has two Senators. (2 per state)
House of Representatives: Each state has a different number based on population.
300
What are the three qualifications to become President of the United States?
- at least 35 years old
- be a natural-born American citizen
- live in the U.S.A for at least 14 years.
300
Which Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
300
How can the judicial branch limit the power of the other two branches?
They can declare laws or actions of the President as unconstitutional.
(judicial review)
300
List 3 of the 5 RESPONSIBILITIES of American citizens.
1) voting in elections
2) community service
3) staying informed
4) petition your government
5) run for office
400
List four enumerated powers of Congress
1) make laws
2) impeach federal officials
3) ratify treaties (2/3 vote of the Senate)
4) declare war
5) collect taxes
6) coin money
7) create lower federal courts
8) regulate trade
8) confirm presidential appointments
400
a) How long is a President's term in office?
b) How many terms is the President allowed to serve?
The 22nd Amendment allows the President serve:
a) 4-year terms
b) 2 terms
400
Who decides cases in the following types of court?
Trial court: _______________________
Appellate court: ___________________
Trial court cases are decided by juries.
Appellate court cases are decided by a panel of judges (bench).
400
Describe the process by which a federal judge and leaders of the executive agencies are appointed and confirmed.
Appointed by the President
Confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate
400
Identify the four OBLIGATIONS of American citizens.
1) Obey Laws
2) Pay Taxes
3) Serve on a Jury (Jury Duty)
4) Register for the Selective Service (males 18-25)
500
This clause in the Constitution lets Congress stretch its power by allowing it to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper..."
This clause gives Congress it's implied powers.
"Elastic" Clause
a.k.a.
Necessary and Proper Clause
500
List at least 5 powers/responsibilities of the President and the Executive Branch
1) sign bills into law
2) veto bills
3) enforce laws
4) appoint cabinet members and leaders of executive agencies
5) appoint federal judges
6) make treaties with other countries
7) oversee the operations of the government
8) issue executive orders
500
Complete the table by identifying the types of courts described:
1) District Court
2) U.S. Courts of Appeal
3) U.S. Supreme Court
500
What is the importance of having the legislative, executive, and judicial parts of government as separate branches with different powers?
The founders didn't want a single branch of government to have more power than another.
500
List 5 requirements to become a naturalized U.S. citizen
(the process for becoming an American citizen)
1) Be at least 18-years old
2) A legal permanent resident (green card holder)
3) Live in the U.S.A. for 5 years
4) Have good moral character
5) Know basic English & U.S. History
6) Pass a Citizenship Test
7) Take an Oath of Allegiance to the U.S.A.