Name that Government
Kings and queens with complete power
Absolute monarchy - king or queen have complete power
Which branch of government has the authority to declare a law or a government action unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch - Supreme court
Which branch of the federal government is in charge of creating laws?
legislative
Which letters must all federal courts have in their name to identify the court as a federal court?
U.S.
What percentage/fraction of Congress is needed to propose and constitutional amendment?
2/3
People elect other people to make decisions on their behalf
representative democracy or republic
Which branch of government declared war on Germany in December 1941?
Legislative - Congress
What is the next step after the bill is introduced by a Congress person? Where does it go?
To a standing committee
Which part of the government is responsible for approving presidential appointments, including Supreme Court justices and other federal judges?
Senate
What percent/fraction of the states is required to ratify a constitutional amendment?
3/4s
Ruled by a few wealthy and powerful people
oligarchies
Which branch can reject or veto a bill?
executive
Where does the bill go after it has been approved by the committee?
To the floor of the House or Senate for debate and vote
Which is the lowest court in the federal system?
U. S. District Court - this is where trials happen
What is the term given to powers that solely states can perform?
Bonus point - name an example
Reserved Powers
Which form of government is referenced in this quote?
"The proletariat, the lowest stratum (class) of our present society, cannot stir, cannot raise itself up....unless the workers overthrow a revolution"
communism
workers demand equality and access to all the resources in the country
What term describes the powers that are listed/written in the U.S Constitution, given only to the Federal Government?
delegated, expressed, or enumerated - they all mean the same
Where do all the bills that involve spending money must start?
House of representatives
What type of cases must the Florida Supreme Court hear on appeal?
Death penalty
What are the age qualifications for Senators and U.S. House of Representative members? You must mention both
25 - HOR
30 - Senator
Government controls only a section of the economy to provide residents their basic needs, and to promote equality. Citizens may be required to pay high taxes
socialism
Which branch works with foreign governments to create treaties that all countries can benefit from?
Bonus: Which government body must approve the treaties?
Executive
Bonus: The senate
What percentage/fraction of Congress is needed to overcome a presidential veto?
2/3 of Congress
How can a state court case become a federal case?
hint: this would only happen during the appeal process
When a case that is appealed to U.S. Supreme Court from Florida Supreme Court
What is the term that explains the implied powers of Congress that are "necessary and proper" for them to perform their delegated powers?
hint: think about a rubber band
elastic clause