Random Gov things
What is Federalism?
Federalism is a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system. Its distinctive feature, first embodied in the Constitution of the United States from 1789, is a relationship of parity between the two levels of government established.
How Can The legislative Branch Check the executive branch?
(a)Overriding A Presidential vote
(b)veto bills/laws
(a)Overriding A Presidential vote
What is popular Sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
What is Limited Government
Government with limited power
How Can the Executive Branch Check the legislative branch?
(a)Veto bills/laws
(b) Appoint Judges
(a)Veto bills/laws
What Is Due Process?
Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. Due process balances the power of law of the land and protects the individual person from it.
What is Judicial Review?
Judicial review is a process under which executive or legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary
How Can the Judicial Branch Check the Legislative Branch?
(a) Declare Laws Unconstitutional
(b) Appoint Judges
(a) Declare Laws Unconstitutional
IS IT A NATIONAL POWER TO DECLARE WAR?
YES
The separation of powers is an approach to governing a state. Under it, a state's government is divided into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.
(NOT CHECKS AND BALANCES)
IS IT A STATE POWER TO COLLECT TAXES?
IT IS BOTH A NATIONAL AND A STATE POWER TO COLLECT TAXES
WHO CAN LICENSE DOCTORS
THE STATES
What Is Individual Rights?
Individual rights refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government. Examples of individual rights include the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as stated in the United States Declaration of Independence.