Important Documents
What was the oldest document of America.
Magna Carta
What are the two ways to become a citizen?
Naturalization and Being born on the land and territory
What is the main job of the Legislative branch
Make Laws
What is the main job of the Exective branch
Executive laws
What is the main job of the Judicial branch
Interrupt laws
What was the first draft of the Constitution
Articles of Confederations
WHat duties does a citizen have?
obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and defending the country
Is the branch a bicameral system?
Yes
The President
What is the highest court of america
Supreme Court
What is the Preamble?
A preamble is an introductory statement in a constitution, statute, or legal document that explains its purpose, underlying philosophy, and intent
What civic actions does a citizen have
ranging from mandatory duties to voluntary engagement, allow citizens to shape their communities and government
WHat are the two houses of the branch
Senate and House of Rep.
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President, and what specific amendment establishes this order?
Speaker of the House of Representatives
if the Supreme Court declares a federal law unconstitutional, what are the two specific methods the Legislative or Executive branches can use to bypass or change this ruling?
Congress can pass a new, revised law that addresses the court's concerns, or Congress and the states can initiate the amendment process to change the Constitution itself.
Who has the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States, including non-citizens?"
freedom of expression/speech and freedom of religion
How many electors are there is Senate
50
How can the President "check" the Judicial Branch, and what role does the Senate play in this check?
The Senate plays a critical role through its "advice and consent" power, confirming or rejecting these nominations, thus acting as a check on both the President and the judiciary.
How does the power of the Executive Branch to issue Executive Orders check Congress, and how can the Judicial Branch check that specific power?
Executive Orders allow the President to direct agencies to enforce laws in a specific way without Congress, checking its legislative power. The Judicial Branch checks this through judicial review, determining if the order violates the Constitution or existing federal laws.
How did the Constitutional Convention justify this contradiction to create a 'more perfect union'?"
They compromised to ensure Southern states would ratify the new Constitution, fearing the young nation would collapse without them.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
26th Amendment (1971)
How many electors are there in the House of Rep.
435
If no presidential candidate wins 270 electoral votes, what is the exact process for deciding the election?
the election is decided by a "contingent election" in the House of Representatives under the 12th Amendment.
Explain the conflict between the Executive and Judicial branches regarding the appointment of federal judges. Specifically, how does the President use this power to impact the judiciary long after their term ends?
The President appoints judges for life terms, which impacts the judiciary because federal judges (including Supreme Court Justices) interpret the laws based on the Constitution for decades, long after the President who appointed them leaves office.