C3.3 Branching Out
Which enlightenment idea did our founding fathers use to create a limited government?
Separation of Power
Reserved powers are powers reserved for....what?
The States
Before a Bill becomes a Bill it begins as what?
An idea by the citizens
To ratify means to..?
Approve
How old do you have to be to be president?
At least 35 years old
What is the structure of Congress?
Composed of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
List at least 3 Enumerated Powers..
Coin Money, United Postal Service, Space Exploration, National Parks, Armed Forces
What is the last step of the lawmaking process?
President can veto or approve the law.
What is the definition of Amendment?
Amendments are changes or additions to a document
Delegated Powers are powers strictly for..?
The Federal Government
Which branch of government has the ability to ratify foreign treaties?
Congress
What is Federalism?
Shared power between state federal and local governments.
A Bill has to be voted by both houses. What are those houses?
House of the Senate and the House of Reps.
To Ratify an Amendment we need
¾ of states to agree
270 electoral votes
Which branch of government has the ability to control the armed forces?
The Executive Branch
What are concurrent powers?
Shared powers between the federal and state governments.
Give 400 to any Group
Good Karma will come your way
You lose 400
Thats TOUGH!
Which house approves Foreign Treaties
The Senate
The ability to declare a law unconstitutional comes from what branch of government?
The Judicial Branch
List 3 Concurrent Powers
Taxing, making laws, setting up courts, prisons.
How many member are in the Senate and how did they come up with that number
100 2 per state
To propose an amendment we need
approval of 2/3 of both houses of Congress
How many members are in the house of reps and how did they get that number?
435 and based of population.