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Types of
Goverment
Constitution/ Amendments
Check and Balances/ 3 Branches
Federalism/ 3
Powers
How a Bill becomes a Law
100
What are the four Types of Government?
1- Democracy 2- Dictatorship 3- Monarchy 4- Theocracy
100
What is the written document that replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution!
100
What are the Three Branches?
- Executive - Legislative - Judicial
100
What is Federalism?
The sharing of powers between National and State government.
100
How many steps do you have to go through to make a Bill a Law?
5 steps
200
What are the 4 major parts of a Democracy Government?
- People control. - Have Elections. - Guaranteed rights. - Very slow decision making.
200
What year was the Constitution put in place?
1787.
200
What are the jobs of each branch?
- Executive: enforces laws - Legislative: makes laws - Judicial: interprets
200
What are the 3 powers?
Delegated Reserved Concurrent
200
What is the first step?
it is to introduce the bill.
300
What are the 3 major parts of a Dictatorship?
- One person total control. - Military take over. (coup de tat) - NO rights.
300
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of rights.
300
What are the two parts of Congress?
- Senate - House of Representatives
300
Which power is kept by states?
Reserved Power
300
Who are the only people aloud introducing a bill?
Only a member of Congress.
400
What are the 2 types of Monarchy Government? Explain.
- King/Queen in control. - Inherit power. - Constitutional and Absolute.
400
What do you call making an Amendment?
The Amendment Process
400
How many Senates and House of Representatives can you have in each state?
- 2 Senates (100 total) - The House is based on population (435 total)
400
What are two examples of Delegated powers?
- print money - declare war
400
What step is it when you Send to the other side?
It is step 4. - During this step you have to repeat steps 1,2, and 3.
500
What is a Theocracy?
- Ruled by religious leaders. - Rules based on religion.
500
What is the Amendment Process?
1- 2/3 Congress approved 2- 3/4 States approve 3- Becomes an Amendment
500
What do you call a President?
Chief Executive or Commander-in-Chief
500
Borrowing money and taxes are two examples of what power?
Concurrent Power
500
If the President does not approve what is is called?
Veto