Three Branches
Which branch is responsible for Making the laws?
Legislative
This branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
This form of government divides powers between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Impeaching the President is an example of who checking who?
Legislative checking Executive Branch
What is the difference between Checks & balances and Separation of Power?
Checks & Balances: Prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful and helps protect individual liberties
Separation of Power: Was creating the three branches
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch and list 2 people that belong to this branch?
Enforce the Laws & President, VP, Mayor, Governor & Police
This action by Congress can check the president's veto power.
Overriding veto
These powers are specifically granted to the national government and stated in the Constitution.
Enumerated/Expressed Powers
How can the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Approving the appointments of federal judges
This type of power, such as establishing local governments, is reserved for state governments.
Reserved Powers
The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches is called this.
Checks & Balances
The president can check the legislative branch through this power.
Veto
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are known as these.
Concurrent Powers
What is the term for the judicial branch to check BOTH Legislative & Executive Branch?
Judicial Review
Describe the structure of Congress
Bi-cameral: HOR(435 based on pop.) & Senate(100) 2 per state)
The judicial branch's power to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional is called this.
Judicial Review
This term refers to the formal accusation of misconduct against a sitting president, initiated by the House of Representatives.
Impeachment
These powers are not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to function.
Implied Powers
What are TWO ways the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Nominating Supreme Court Justices(SCOTUS) & Grant Pardons
This Supreme Court case established that federal law is supreme over state law, reinforcing the federal government’s authority in certain matters.
Marbury vs. Madison
This document outlines the powers of the three branches of government in the United States.
The Constitution
This legislative power allows Congress to oversee the activities of the executive branch.
Congressional oversight
This constitutional clause states that federal law is the supreme law of the land.
Supremacy Clause
List THREE ways the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?
Power of the Purse(Control the money), Impeachment of President, Override Veto, Approve appointments & Treaties
Create a list of 2 Expressed/Implied Powers, 2 Reserved Powers & 1 Concurrent Power
Expressed/Implied Powers: Declare War, Establish Post Offices, Create $, Handle foreign relations
Reserved:Marriage/ID Licenses, Establish Local Laws, Create public schools
Concurrent:Levy taxes, Establish Courts, Protect Public welfare & safety