Vocab
Define impeachment
the process of removing a sitting president
What is a check that the legislative branch has on the judicial branch?
impeach justices; confirm presidential nominees (decide if a justice will be on the court)
List the branches of government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Which Article establishes Congress?
Article I
What school does Miss T go to?
Lehigh
Define separation of powers
Power is divided between the 3 branches of government
A law that the supreme court strikes down is
Unconstitutional
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which branch creates courts?
Legislative/Congress
In a website browser, what does WWW stand for?
world wide web
Define Federalism
The sharing or division of powers between the federal, state, and local governments
Describe the impeachment process
The House draws up articles of impeachment
The senate holds the trial and convicts
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
List 3 expressed powers of the federal government
declare war; ratify treaties; coin money; commerce; army and navy; post offices; patents; measurements; create courts; pay debt
What is the name of the kingdom where Shrek lives?
Far, Far Away
Define Judicial Review. What is it an example of?
The power of the supreme court to declare laws and actions from Congress and the President unconstitutional. Example of checks and balances
There is 1 check WITHIN the legislative branch. What is it?
2 chambers; law making has to go through both chambers; power divided
How many PEOPLE are in the 3 branches of government (excluding the cabinet)?
546 (president 2 + house 435 + senate 100 + supreme court 9)
idea --> committee --> floor debate --> vote --> next chamber --> committee --> floor debate --> vote --> conference committee --> vote --> to president --> veto, sign, or pocket veto --> if sign = law
What is Lehigh's mascot? (Bonus 100: What is the mascot's name?)
Mountainhawk ; Clutch
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause, and where can it be found?
Congress can make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its responsibilities. Can make any law, even if not in Constitution, to fulfill its responsibilities. Found in Article I, section 8.
How does the President check Congress, and what can Congress do to check that power?
Veto; Override with 2/3 vote
List the powers of Congress and the powers of the President.
Congress: taxes, declare war, treaties, coin money, post offices, create courts, confirm justices, impeachment, measurements, commerce, army
president: veto, executive orders, nominate justices, meet with ambassadors, appoint justices, pardons, reprieves, order troops, propose budget,
Recite the Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Where is Miss T from? (not just the state!)
Long Island, NY