Principles of the Constitution
Name one way Congress can “check” the President in the checks and balances system.
Congress can override a presidential veto with ⅔ vote
Congress must approve all presidential appointments
Congress can impeach the president
The United States central bank is called what?
The Federal Reserve
List all of the branches of government
legislative, executive, and judicial
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Ohio's Legislative Branch is called what?
Ohio General Assembly
Define Federalism
division of power between states and a central (federal) government
Which branch of the federal government controls government budgeting and spending?
The legislative branch (Congress)
Describe the presidential cabinet
an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments
What is the 1st amendment? Name all of the parts!!
Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
A city council is a part of what branch of government?
Legislative Branch
Name one check the judicial branch has on the executive branch and one check the judicial branch has on the legislative branch
They can declare a law or act unconstitutional.
They can declare executive action unconstitutional
What is the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?
Fiscal policy is policy enacted by the legislative branch of government. It deals with tax policy and government spending. Monetary policy is enacted by a government's central bank (the federal reserve)
Name one way the executive branch can "check" Congress
Veto bills
may recommend legislation
What are the reconstruction amendments? List the number and the description
13th- abolished slavery
14th- birthright and naturalized citizenship, and equal protection/due process for all citizens
15th- African American Male suffrage
Serving as a volunteer firefighter is supporting what level of government?
Local government
What are the 6 principles of the Constitution?
judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, checks and balances, separation of powers, and limited government
What is expansionary policy?
Expansionary policy is increasing spending or cutting taxes to prevent or end a recession or depression
Name a power of the executive branch
making appointments
grant pardons
enforcing the law
15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th
What was the reason for Ohio’s State debt when the first constitution was written?
Ohio General Assembly had a law that gave financial aid to private companies
A majority of South Carolina slaveholders claimed a state had the right to nullify or veto financial laws and secede from the Union
What is Contractionary policy?
Contractionary fiscal policy when Congress reduces spending and increases the taxes at the same time in the country
Name one specific way the legislative branch was too powerful in Ohio’s first constitution
Governor could not veto acts of the legislature
General Assembly approved all appointments made by the governor
General assembly selected judges… Basically no checks and balances. Legislative had to most power!
What event led to the creation of the 22nd amendment?
Franklin D. Roosevelt serving 4 terms in a row. He broke George Washington's precedent of stepping down after two terms.
Provide specific examples of Ohio Constitution addresses issues that are not covered by the U.S. Constitution.
elections, local government, finance and taxation, public education