limited government
What is the definition of limited government.
Legally restricting powers of the government, to prevent an overpowered government.
The definition of checks and balances.
Each branch has the duty to restrain other branches.
What's the definition of the Judicial branch.
Involves the Supreme court and other court houses and they interpret laws.
What is the definition of the executive branch.
The branch of government that enforces the law.
What is the definition of the legislative branch.
The legislative branch is made up of the house and the senate also known as Congress.
Examples of limited government. (at least two)
Requirement of majority consent, Separation of Powers, Constitutionalism, Bill of Rights.
Example of checks and balances.
Congress passes a law, the president can veto it, (reject) the majority of congress has the power to override the veto. and the courts interpret the law (judicial review).
What is an example of what the judicial branch does.
Federal courts hear cases involving the constitutionality of the law. Including laws involving the U.S. ambassadors and public ministers, along with arguments between two or more states, admiralty law, and bankruptcy cases.
What is an example of what the executive branch does.
What ever law is passed by congress, the president has to not only obey, but also enforce.
What is an example of what the legislative branch does.
Congress makes laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
Benefits of limited government.(at least three)
Protects individual liberty, Government is harder to corrupt, Power is distributed evenly, Our natural rights are protected.
Benefits of Checks and Balances
Each branch is given their own powers to check the other branches and prevent from any one branch of government from becoming to powerful.
What is beneficial to working in the Judicial Branch
Employees receive 13 paid holidays per year! Thats including one personal holiday thats for like a birthday.
What benefits do you get when working in the executive branch.
The President receives in full during the term for which he shall have been elected the compensation amount of $400,000 a year plus an additional 50,000 a month.
What benefits are given when employed in the legislative branch.
401K or 457 deferred compensation plan, short-term disability insurance plan, Life insurance, Legal service insurance plan, dependent care assistance.
Explain how limited government is used in the constitution.
Divides the government into three separate branches with separate powers and constraints.
How does checks and balances work
its relied on the ability of each branch to respond appropriately to the actions of the other branches.
What is the importance of the judicial branch.
The judicial branch decides the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and can declare a law unconstitutional.
What is the importance of the executive branch.
The president has to enforce laws, if they weren't enforced the world would be chaos.
what is the importance of the legislative branch.
Congress can draft proposed laws, confirm or deny presidential nominations for his cabinet, federal judges, and the supreme court.