Seven Principles of the Constitution
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The government's power belongs with the people.
Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
The president
What happens when the president issues a pardon?
Legal forgiveness of the crime is given.
Congress has a bicameral legislature. What does it mean to have a bicameral legislature?
A two-house legislature (House of Representatives and Congress)
What type of government does America have?
Representative Democracy
Individual rights means that personal privileges and liberties are protected in the first ten amendments. The first ten amendments are named............????
The Bill of Rights
How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional.
The amount of electoral votes a state gets is based on what?
The number of Senators and House Representatives a state has. (Ex. Illinois has 19)
Membership in the House of Representatives is based on __________________. Membership in the Senate is based on ____________________.
Population; equal representation.
What is a representative democracy?
When people exercise their right to vote by voting for their representatives, this is an example of what principle?
Republicanism
T or F The Vermilion County Court has more authority than the Illinois Supreme Court.
False
Who chooses the president if no one gets 270 electoral votes?
The House of Representatives.
What is the term limit for Senators?
No limit
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Which principle says that each branch exercises control over the other two branches so power is evenly distributed and one branch does not become more powerful than the other two branches?
Checks and balances.
What act of the Supreme Court allows them to declare laws, treaties, and executive orders unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Give an example of who the president would appoint or choose to their job titles.
Supreme Court justices, Cabinet members, Ambassadors, Military Officials
Congress is very divided between political parties. What is a political party?
People with shared political ideas who seek to control the government.
What part of the Constitution has the greatest impact? Support your argument....
Answer is based on supporting argument.
Which principle says that regular citizens and powerful leaders must obey the law equally?
Limited Government
What is one example of a court case the Supreme Court would see? (Four different answers), give one example
Cases involving the Constitution, National Laws, Treaties, Conflicts between states.
The president has the power to issue executive orders. What is an executive order?
A power specific to the president without Congress approval.
What are the qualifications for a House representative?
25 years old, must live in the state you represent, must be a resident for the past 7 years.
Students are required to learn about our government and the US Constitution. In your opinion, should students be required to study government? Your answer is based on supporting your answer
Answer is based on supporting argument.