Mini 1
U.S. v. Nixon was a landmark case that was an example of this principle
rule of law ... everyone is accountable to the law including government officials
Gives each branch of government a way to limit the powers of the other two.
What is checks and balances?
A city, town, or neighborhood would be considered what level of government?
local
Powers that belong to the federal government are called...
delegated/enumerated/expressed
2/3 of congress proposes. 3/4 of state legislatures ratify.
How we formally ask the government for change
signing/creating a petition
If I sue for $23,000 in Tampa, FL, which court will I go to for my trial?
FL County Court
Identify the leaders of the executive branch at both the state and local level (2).
What is governor and mayor/commissioner?
Powers assigned to states in Amendment 10.
What is reserved?
Echoes the US Bill of Rights within the Florida Constitution.
What is Florida Declaration of Rights?
Early colonists settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts and agreed to obey the laws of this government for their protection
Mayflower Compact
The branch of government that has the power to veto and pardon.
executive
What is consent of the governed?
When government becomes destructive, people have the right to ...
alter or abolish and institute (create) a new one
Why did the colonists say "no taxation without representation"
They wanted representation on the British Parliament so that their voices could be heard and were represented in lawmaking
We got ideas of rule of law, republicanism, representative government, separation of powers from this place
Ancient Rome
Identify requirements to be both a senator and a representative in the house.
What is for Senate 30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, and live in the state they represent and for the House 25 years old, US citizen for 7 years, and live in the state they represent?
Presidential role when deciding whether or not to send troops
What is commander in chief?
Type of court that reviews trial court's decision.
appellate
President (leaders) of the Senate
vice-president
5 Obligations of Citizenship
-attending school
-pay taxes
-obey the law
-jury duty
-selective service(defend the nation)
power to grant a pardon belongs to..
president
Number of representatives is based on the population of each state and we have a total of ___ in the United States
435
Most important power of the Supreme Court.
What is judicial review?
A system of government where power is SHARED...limits national government by only giving them certain powers
federalism