Limited Government 1
Name all the branches of government
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress (House of Reps. & Senate)
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What makes up the Judicial Branch?
court systems
Why did they divide the government into 3 branches?
Because they wanted to avoid the risk of dictatorship or tyranny.
What is the Executive Branch powers?
Command armed forces ,Veto Law,Deal with International Powers
What are the Legislative Branch powers?
Impeachment
• Approve Treaties
• Declare War
What is the Judical Branch powers?
Make sure laws are constitutional Deciding cases
on states’ rights
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Why do we have a limited government?
limited government is the concept of a government limited in power. It is a key concept in the history of liberalism.
Who is in the Executive Branch?
President
What is the Legislative Branch role?
Make Laws
What is the Judicial Branch role?
Interpret(understand) laws
The President works closely with a group of advisors, known as ____.
the cabinet
By creating three branches of government, the delegates built a _________ system into the Constitution.
"checks and balance"
What does the Executive Branch do to check in the Legislative Branch?
Veto a law passed by Congress
How does the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?
Override Veto (2/3 Vote)
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional
The Legislative Branch is compromise of _____ U.S Senators
100
Finish the sentence.
The delegates were afraid that if a small group received _______, the United States would wind up under the rule of another dictator or tyrant.
too much power
How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Appoints (selects) Supreme Court Justices
How does the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Approve or reject Supreme Court Justice Appointments (Selections)
How does the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?
Declare presidential acts unconstitutional(unlawful)
The found fathers knew what they did not want to establish another country that was ruled by a king,having a _____ and ______ national government that protected ___________freedoms,and did not abuse its power.
1.strong
2.fair
individual