The Constitution & Powers
Each branch of government does its own job: Legislative writes the law, the Executive enforces the law, and the Judicial interprets the law - which principle?
Separation of Powers
What commonality does the 22nd & 25th have?
Deal with the President (elections)
Which one? Must be 30, 9 years citizen, live in the state
Senate (Senator)
What are the three qualifications for the President?
35, 14 years a resident, naturally born
Any violations of the Constitution would go to what specific court?
Supreme Court
Divides power between federal and state laws
Also what is the term for shared powers between both federal and state, like taxing, punish crimes, etc.
Federalism
Concurrent
Name all 5 parts of the 1st Amendment.
R.A.P.P.S - Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech (Expression)
Explain the two step process of impeachment.
House brings up charges, Senate holds trial (for removal)
Main Role of the President when he gives his annual state of the union address in front of Congress
Chief Legislator/Agenda Setter
What is the two word name for the power of the Supreme Court to rule on cases?
Judicial Review
Powers only to states are called reserved (schools), powers to federal are called what? examples coin money, regulating interstate trade, immigration, etc.
a) delegated
b) propogated
c) relegated
a) delegated
What does the 15th & 19th Amendment have in common?
Voting
Only in the Senate, the unlimited debate where a senator can attempts to hold up the floor by talking a bill to death
Filibuster
Who is third and fourth in line of succession to be president?
Speaker of the House & then the Pro Tempore of Senate
What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court mostly hear their cases?
Appellate Jurisdiction
preamble - when the government acts by assisting citizens with health, safety, environmental
a) establish justice
b) ensure domestic tranquility
c) promote the general welfare
c) promote the general welfare
Which amendment deals with the police needing a warrant (search & seizure)
4th
influence that legislatures have over public policy because of their power to vote money for public purposes
power of the purse
When the president uses his judicial powers to pardon or grant amnesty which role?
Chief Executive
After the Supreme Court hears the case how does it decide?
Majority Rule
How many parts are in the constitution...name them
3 - Preamble, Articles (7), Amendments (27)
Name both of the due process amendments to get all the points (200 pts for only one answer)
5th & 14th
Explain the two step process for supreme court or cabinet nominees
president picks (appoints), senate confirms
What is the only way the President can influence the Judicial Branch?
By nominating judges
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land not the branches, what clause is this known as?
Supremacy Clause