Branches of Gov
What branch of government is the president apart of?
Executive
Why do checks and balances exist?
To prevent tyranny and to keep them fair.
How many articles of the constitution are there?
7
How many Amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What is the definition of Sovereignty
People hold the power
Which branch of government creates laws
Legislative
How many votes are required to overturn a veto
2/3
Which articles outline the three branches of government?
1-3
how many members if 2/3 of the senate?
67
What is the significance of Madison V Marbury?
Established Judicial Review
The President is the_____________ of the military?
Commander and Chief
Veto is signed while a pocket veto is not.
What is Article 5?
The Amendment Process
What are the two ways an amendment is ratified?
State Legislator 3/4 vote and Special State Ratifying Convention 3/4 vote
What is the significance of McCulloch V Maryland
Confirmed the use of the Elastic Clause
How many Supreme Court Justices are in the Supreme Court?
9
Name a power the Supreme Court and the President have over each other
President appoints justices, enforces court rulings, Supreme Court can rule executive orders unconstitutional
Which Article is the Ratification of the Constitution
What are the two ways Amendments can be passed, and which way is how all of the Amendments have been passed?
Congressional Approval and National Convention. All 27 have been passed by Congressional Approval.
What are the other names of the Elastic Clause?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which branch of government is bicameral and what are the names of the two "smaller gov bodies"
Legislative Branch: Congress and House of Representatives
What is a power Congress has over the Supreme Court?
Impeach Judges, Change Size of Courts, Propose Constitutional Amendments
What is Article 6 of the Constitution and what does it mean?
Supremacy Clause: Federal Law above all
What happened when the ONLY state ratifying convention met?
The 18th Amendment was appealed
What started the McColloch v Maryland court case
Whether or not that state of Maryland can tax a national bank.