Checks and Balances
One branch does not become to powerful
Why is there three branches of government instead of one
Collect taxes
one thing government powers does is collects taxes
How old do you have to be
You have to be at least 35 years old
laws
The powers of congress make the laws
how many electors are in the electoral college
There are 538 electors in the college
Can the Judicial branch check the legislative branches
How can the Judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch
establish courts
Another thing that they do is they do establish courts
Do you even have to live in America
You have to be at least 14 years of a citizen and have to be naturally born
war
The powers of congress has the power to declare war
What does it take for a president to be impeached
The legislative branch can check the judicial branch
How can the legislative branch check the judicial branch
make and enforces laws
The government powers can also ake and enforce laws
To be a member of the house you have to be 25 years of age or be a resident here for 14 years
impeach officers
They have the power to impeach and try federal officers
How many people have tried to be impeached and who?
There have been three people they tried to impeach 1. Andrew Johnson 1868 2.Bill Clinton 1999 3.Donald Trump 2019
Does the checks and balances limit the power
Each branch checks the other branches to make sure they have the same balance of power
Charter banks and corporations
Another important thing they do is charter banks and corporations
How old do you have to be to get into the senate
To get into the senate you have to be 30 years old and have to be a citizen for at least 9 years
what else can they do
they can approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch
Who created the preamble
Gouverneur Morris
Checks and balances are important for the branches of government
Checks and Balances are important because they make sure the 3 branches are all equal with the power
they spend money
The government powers spends money for the general welfare
What is one qualifications to be president
Experience in government or high military rank. Government experienced
Do they have the power to do more things
they have the power to oversight and investigations.
why is the preamble important
The preamble is importance because It indicates the source from which the constitution derives its authority, and It indicates the source from which the constitution derives its authority