Powers of Gov't
Which branch gets to negotiate treaties?
Executive
Name the three branches of government
Executive, legislative, judicial
Name the three levers of change
Lawmaking, amendments, courts
Removal of a government official from office
Impeachment
Who is the head of the executive branch of a state?
Governor
Who gets to declare war?
Legislative branch
Who is in the executive branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet
Who ratifies amendments?
A "law" the president can make without Congressional approval
Executive Order
What area is the federal government responsible for?
The whole country
Who gets to command the military?
Executive branch
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Name three different types of courts.
Trial, district, circuit, appellate, state supreme court, SCOTUS
Bill of Rights?
First ten amendments to the Constitution
What are two examples of state powers?
Elections, drivers license
Who is responsible for passing laws?
Legislative branch
What is the primary job of each branch?
Executive: put laws into action
Legislative: Male laws
Judicial: Evaluate laws
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Checks and balances
The system to make sure that the branches can limit each other's power
What power allows a president to reject a law passed by Congress?
Veto power
Name one power for each branch.
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Who is the highest ranking official in the Legislative Branch? Judicial Branch?
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
After an amendment is voted on in Congress, if it is approved, what does it become?
Joint Resolution
Judicial Review
Power that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws constitutional or unconstitutional
Who is in charge of resolving conflicts between states?
Judicial Branch (SCOTUS)