Government
What is the Primary role of Government?
To maintain order, provide public services and protect individual liberties.
what is a cabinet department
A major administrative unit within the executive branch, responsible for specific areas of government policy and administration.
What is a Bicameral Legislature?
A legislature that has two separate chambers or houses, specifically the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the primary role of the executive branch
To enforce and implement laws passed by the legislative branch.
What is the primary role of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws, resolve legal disputes, and protect individual rights.
What is the difference between Federal and State Government?
Federal government operates at the national level., while the state government operates at the state level, each with its own responsibilities and power.
Where is the Cabinet located
Executive branch
Define the term "senator"
A member of the Senate, serving a six-year term and representing their state.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President of the United States
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court of the United States.
What is Checks and Balances
a System that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with the ability to limit the powers of the others
Define the term "Secretary"
The head of a Cabinet department, responsible for managing the department and advising the President.
What is the Primary role of the Legislative branch
to make laws and represent the interest of the public.
What is the role of the President's Cabinet?
To advise the President on policy decisions and manage executive departments.
: Define the term "judicial review."
The power of the courts to assess whether a law or executive action is constitutional.
What is the constitution?
A written document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government.
What role does the Vice President do in relation to the Cabinet.
The Vice President serves as a member of the Cabinet and often acts as a liaison between the President and Cabinet members.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 Members
What is the executive branch?
The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President.
What is the role of the Supreme Court
To interpret the Constitution, review lower court decisions, and resolve disputes involving federal law.
What does the term "Separation of Powers" means?
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another
How many Cabinets departments are there?
15 executive departments
Define the process of how a bill becomes law.
A bill is introduced, debated, voted on in both houses, and then sent to the President for approval or veto
Explain the concept of "pardon."
The President's authority to forgive a person for a crime, thereby eliminating the penalty associated with it.
: Explain the concept of "due process."
The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system.