Constitution
What is the name of the introduction to the Constitution?
Preamble
Where in the Constitution does it mention the Executive Branch?
Article 2
Where in the Constitution does it mention the Judicial Branch?
Article 3
Where in the Constitution does it mention the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
These are the two major political parties in the U.S.
Democratic and Republican
Amendment that defines citizenship and provides equal protection under the law
14th Amendment
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Carry out/Execute Laws
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the Laws.
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
Create the Laws.
This party is known as "conservative" or "right-leaning".
Republican
What amendment grants women suffrage (right to vote)?
19th Amendment
Leader of the Executive Branch:
President
How many justices are there in the Judicial Branch?
9 Justices
Presiding Officer in the House of Representatives
This party tends to want government to be more involved in peoples' lives by funding more education and public programs.
Democratic Party
These are powers of government that are given to the federal government in the Constitution.
Enumerated/Expressed/Delegated Powers
Appointed officers of departments of the executive branch that offer advise to the President on matters relating to their duties
Cabinet
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President
Presiding Officer in the Senate if the Vice President is absent
President Pro Tempore
Although these never win, their goal is to influence the BIG parties.
Third Parties
Powers shared by the Federal and State Governments
Concurrent Powers
Requirements to be President:
1) Natural Born Citizen
2) 35 Years Old
3) 14 Years Resident
Who approves of the Supreme Court Justices' appointments?
The Senate
House of Representatives
This is where a party's or a candidate's goals, beliefs, and stand on the issues can be found.
Political Platform / Party Platform