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Federalism and Branches
General
100
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
100

What is a power of the presidency to let people out of jail for federal crimes? 

Presidential pardons 

100
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
100
Who makes federal laws?
Congress/Legislature/Senate and House of Representatives
100
What is the "Rule of Law?"
Leaders must obey the law No one is above the law Government must obey the law Everyone must follow the law
200
How many people are in the House of Representatives? How long do they serve?
-435 Representatives -They serve for 2 year terms
200
We elect a President for how many years? In what month do we vote for the President?
For 4 years, elected in November
200
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
200
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
-Print money -Declare war -Create an army -Make treaties
200

Define implied powers and provide an example

Powers given to Congress not explicitly listed in the Constitution. Example: Creation of the National Bank

300
How many U.S. Senators are there? How long do they serve? Who do they represent?
-100 Senators -they serve for 6 year terms -they represent everyone in their state
300

If a president lets a bill sit on his desk for 10 days he is using what power? 

Pocket veto

300
What does the Judicial Branch do?
revise laws, explain laws, resolve disputes, decide if a law will go against the constitution
300
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education / provide protection (police) / provide safety (fire departments) / give a driver’s license / approve zoning and land use
300

What are two Cabinet level positions?

Secretary of Agriculture / Secretary of Commerce / Secretary of Defense / Secretary of Education / Secretary of Energy / Secretary of Health and Human Services / Secretary of Homeland Security / Secretary of Housing and Urban Development / Secretary of the Interior / Secretary of Labor / Secretary of State / Secretary of Transportation / Secretary of the Treasury / Secretary of Veterans Affairs / Attorney General Vice President

400
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Population, based on proportional representation
400
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
400
Challenge: how does the Judicial Branch check the legislature?
It can declare certain laws passed by Congress unconstitutional
400

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances Separation of powers

400

What is the full faith and credit clause and provide an example.

States have to follow each others laws. Example marriage laws 

500

Which Article of the Constitution lays out the power of the Legislative Branch? 

Article 1

500

Which article of the Constitution lays out the power of the Executive Branch? 

Article 2 
500
What is the supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
500
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress President Legislative The courts Judicial Executive
500

What is the commerce clause? 

Allows congress to regulate trade between the states