Checks & Balances
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws of the constitution?
The Judicial
Regulating Trade is an example of:
A.) Inherent
B.) Implied
C.) Expressed
Power
C.) Expressed Power
M. O. Verit is suing her husband for divorce in the state of Pennsylvania
State or Federal?
An extra 100pts. for civil or criminal!
State; Civil
French judge and political philosopher who created the theory of separation of powers
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
The national government only has the powers granted to it by the constitution
What are delegated powers?
Who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S.?
Who is the president?
Regulating Immigration is an example of:
A.) Inherent
B.) Implied
C.) Expressed
Power
A.) Inherent
Ms. O. Verdue files for bankruptcy.
Federal or State?
An extra 100pts. for civil or criminal!
Federal; Civil
The concept by which different parts of the government can keep an eye on the other parts, and prevent them from getting too far out of line
What are Checks and Balances?
Powers that are spelled out in the constitution
Which branch of the government is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws?
Who is the Executive Branch?
Eminent Domain is an example of:
A.) Expressed
B.) Concurrent
C.) Implied
Powers
B.) Concurrent
Faithe Fulle is suing Riddle Hospital for improper termination. She says she was fired because she is a practicing Muslim woman who wears a hijab.
Does this fall under state or federal jurisdiction?
An extra 100 pts. if you can say if it is civil or criminal!
Federal; Civil
To reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
What is a veto?
Powers that are NOT WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION but belong to national governments
What are inherent powers?
How are justices of the Supreme Court appointed?
Appointed by the president
If there is a conflict between a "higher" law and a "lower" law, then the "higher" one wins
What is this concept known as?
What is the Supremacy Clause?
The Circuit Court is the __________ level of Appeals
1st
Charging a public official with misconduct in office
What is impeach?
What are implied powers?
How many senators make up the senate in the legislative branch?
100
Maintaining Professional Licensure is an example of
A.) State
B.) Delegated
C.) Concurrent
Powers
A.) State
District courts are the _____________ ___________ for federal cases
What is the Starting point?
The constitutional principle by which the powers of government are limited by the rights and liberties of the people
What is limited government?
Powers that are shared between national and state governments
What are concurrent powers?