Legislative
What is the purpose of a two chamber legislature?
One can act as a check on the other
In the United States, who may declare a federal law unconstitutional?
the Supreme Court
The main responsibility of the executive branch of government is to
carry out laws
What is the Legislative Branch in IL called?
General Assembly
The relationship between the national and state governments in the U.S. system of government is frequently referred to as
federalism
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?
to make laws
Much of the Supreme Court’s authority is based on its power to
interpret the U.S. Constitution
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
President
What is the title of the top elected government official within a state?
Governor
What word means to say "NO" to a law or bill?
Veto
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Federal judges are appointed for life in order to
prevent their being influenced by popular opinion or politics
What governmental body made up of the heads of the executive departments?
President's cabinet
Who serves as the “vice president” of the state?
Lieutenant Governor
Why did the Framers create a bicameral legislative branch?
To balance representation between small states, which wanted equal representation, and large states, which wanted representation based on population.
In order for a bill to become a law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?
The president signs it.
The Supreme law of the United States is the
United States Constitution
Which statement best explains how the U.S. president is chosen?
The citizens in each state vote on electors who then cast ballots for the president
Which office ensures responsible handling of public funds in Illinois?
The Comptroller
The split of authority among the legislative, executive and judicial branches is
Separation of Powers
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
What supreme court decision established Judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
Who is the current leader of the executive branch?
Donald J. Trump
Who is the top legal officer in a state?
The Attorney General.
What is the term for the system that prevents one branch of government from becoming more powerful than the others?
Checks and balances.