Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the main job of the executive branch?
To enforce laws
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws
What did the Organic Act do?
It created "Oklahoma Territory," separating it from "Indian Territory."
Define ratify
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
How many houses are in congress?
2
Who is the leader of the executive branch (state level)?
The Governor
What are the two highest courts in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Supreme Court & The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
What did the Enabling Act do?
It combined Oklahoma & Indian Territory to prepare Oklahoma to become a state.
Define veto
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
What are the two houses in congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The second in line to the governor in Oklahoma is the...
Lieutenant governor
The Oklahoma Supreme Court deals with _____________ cases, while The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals deals with _________ cases.
Civil; Criminal
What was the Sequoyah Constitution? Did it fail or pass?
The Constitution created by Natives for the failed state of Sequoyah; it failed
Define Constitutional
Something that is "constitutional" means that it aligns with the constitution
The Oklahoma House of Reps has __________ members and the Senate has __________ members.
101; 48
Who is the current Governor and Lieutenant Governor in Oklahoma?
Kevin Stitt; Matt Pinnell
How does the Judicial branch check the Legislative branch?
Checks the legislative branch by upholding or overturning laws based on constitutionality
Explain Initiatives.
A way for citizens to bypass lawmakers, create their own laws and, get it passed if enough people vote on it.
Define bill
a proposed piece of legislation that has been introduced for consideration by a law-making body, such as the U.S. Congress.
How can the Legislative branch check the Executive AND the Judicial branch?
Checks the executive branch by overriding the president’s veto and approving the Governor’s appointments
Checks the judicial branch by approving/denying supreme court justices
How can the Executive branch check both the Legislative Branch AND the Judicial branch?
Checks legislative branch by vetoing bills; enforcing (or not enforcing) bills
Checks judicial branch by appointing Supreme Court justices
How does the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?
By reviewing the actions/orders of the executive branch.
Explain Referendum.
Define regulation
The act of placing rules and restrictions on certain industries.