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The Three Branches of Government
Specific Powers of the Legislative Branch
Major Principals of the New Constitution
Structure and Leadership of Congress
Miscellaneous
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Which branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch
100
What article describes the powers of Congress?
Article 1 [Sec. 8, Clauses 1-18]
100
What is Federalism?
When power is divided between national and state governments.
100
Which branch is in charge of Congress?
Legislative Branch.
100
What is revenue related to?
Taxing and spending
200
Which branch is part of the Third Article of the Constitution.
Judicial Branch
200
What are these powers called? (100 bonus points if you can tell me both names)
Expressed powers, or enumerated powers.
200
What does Seperation of Power mean?
It means that each of the 3 Branches has it's own responsibilities.
200
What does bicameral mean and what does it have to do with Congress?
2 houses, that's the structure of the Congress.
200
What is currency?
Control over issuing money.
300
Which branch is controlled by the Congress.
Legislative Branch
300
The legislative branch has the right to grant copyrights. What is a copyright?
Exclusive right to publish and sell literary, musical, or, artistic work.
300
What are Checks and Balances? (100 bonus points if you can tell me where they were proposed)
Proposed in the Federalist Papers. Each of the branches holds some power over the other, no branch gets too much power.
300
How many representatives are allowed PER STATE in the House of Representatives? How long is a representatives term?
It is dependent of the population of the state. 2 years.
300
Who declares war?
Congress.
400
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
400
Name any 3 of the powers of Congress.
Revenue, Borrowing, Commerce Power, Naturalization, Bankruptcy, Currency, Counterfeiting, Post Office, Grant copyrights and patents, Establish federal court systems, Piracy, Declare War, Army, Navy, Rules of Armed Forces, Militia, National Guard, Nations Capital, "Elastic Clause"
400
Which branch passes laws?
Legislative Branch
400
How many Senators are allowed per state in the Senate? How long is their term?
2 per state. 6 years.
400
What is the name of the first Constitution and how is it different from the one we have now?
The Articles of Confederation. It favored states rights over a strong federal (or overall) government.
500
Name the three branches in order by their article number.
Legislative (#1), Executive (#2), Judicial (#3)
500
What is the Elastic Clause?
Implies Congress has powers beyond those expressed. These implies powers of the "necessary and proper clause" have allowed Congress to expand its role.
500
Give me one example of Checks and Balances for any branch. (250 bonus points PER extra example based on a different branch)
Executive Branch: Recommends and carries out laws. Can vote laws passed by Congress. Elects federal judges and other officials. Legislative Branch: Passes laws. Can override a presidential veto with 2/3 vote. The House can impeach (or accuse a federal official of misconduct), the Senate holds the trial and can remove. The Senate confirms treaties, presidential appointments. Judicial Branch: Can interpret congressional law. Can determine acts of Congress and/or the president unconstitutional.
500
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
John Boehner.
500
What is the difference between a federalist and an antifederalist?
Federalist favored a strong federal (overall/national government). Antifederalist favored greater power at the state level.