Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
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Significant Documents
100
How long is 1 term for a senate member
The term is 6 years
100
What is the role of the president when he leads the country through a disaster
crisis manager
100
How many courts are there in the united states.
34
100
What type of economy and government does the U.S have?
Mixed and federal
100
What is Due Process?
Due Process is the steps a government officer must take before arresting you
200
What is the difference between expressed powers and implied powers?
Expressed powers are powers listed in the constituion Implied powers are powers that arent stated directly in the constitution
200
What is the presidents transportation to his transportation?
Marine One helicopter
200
What kind of cases do circuit courts deal with?
Juvenile cases Divorce Appeals from district courts
200
What is an unitary system?
A form of government that gives all key power to the national or central government
200
What was the main purpose of the manga carta and how did the U.S use it
the purpose of the manga carta was to limit the kings power, the united states uses it by having a democratic, and by having all of the branches of the government equal.
300
What are 3 whips that the house of representatives
Watch how party members are voting make sure they are present to vote persuade them to vote the way of the party
300
What times are the president updated with the news
5am, 12pm, 5pm
300
True or False: Are The Court of Appeals required to deal with cases that include the death penalty.
True
300
What is the difference between GDP and GNP?
GDP- is the market value of goods GNP-is the total value of goods
300
Name three of the powers given to the states under the articles of confederation
The powers given to the states were War Foreign policies Military Indians Mail Handle disputes between states
400
Name 2 powers that only the senate have and name 2 powers that the house of representatives have.
The senate has the impeachment trial and they confirm the presidents appointments. The House of representatives have impeachment and they can write a bill about money
400
Explain the difference between a executive order and a law?
A law has to be approved by the senate and the house but, an executive order does not
400
Name 3 federal crimes?
Bankruptcy Patent or copyright laws Any crime involving two citizens in two different states.
400
What was the united states first form of government?
Confederate
400
What were 2 weaknesses or disadvantages to the articles of confederation
They had no power over taxes, no power to regulate trade, Laws needed approval of 9 out of 13 states, no executive branch, No national court system.
500
what is the total number of congress members?
the number of congress members is 535
500
Name four of the formal president roles.
Chief of State Chief Diplomat Chief Executive Commander in Chief
500
How long is a supreme appointed for and name all of his jobs?
For life and maintain order, advise jurors and determine constitutionality
500
Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of a traditional economy and a mixed economy.
A traditional economy is when your decisions on how to do things is based off how the people before you did it. A mixed economy is a type of economy that has all three types put in to 1
500
Who is Thomas Panie and name his most famous book.
He was an author that wrote the common sense to help us break away from Great Britain