3 Branches of Gov
Which branch is responsible for creating bills/laws
Legislative Branch
What is the 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms
Explain Separation of Powers
Splitting the government into 3 separate branches to limit 1 branch from becoming too powerful as well as corruption
What is the name of the leader of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which branch is responsible for carrying out/enforcing laws
Executive Branch
What is the 8th amendment?
Protection from cruel/unusual punishment
Each branch has a power to block/check other branches from abusing their powers.
What is a Supreme Court Precedent?
A former decision made by the Supreme Court that serves as an example/guide for future decisions on similar issues
What is an Enumerated Power
Powers specifically given to the Federal government in the Constitution
Which branch interprets laws and determines whether government actions are consistent with the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
What is the 13th amendment
Abolishes slavery
Congress passes a bill, but the President rejects it. What check did the President just use?
Presidential Power of Veto
Which Supreme Court Case established the process of Judicial Review
Marbury v Madison
What is a concurrent power?
Powers granted to both the federal and state governments
Which of the 3 branches is the most powerful?
What is the 9th amendment?
People are granted more rights than what are specifically listed in the Constitution
Congress passes a law. Months later, a Federal Court determines that the law violates the constitution and they force lawmakers to make changes to the bill. What check is being used?
Judicial Review
Explain the backstory behind Marbury v Madison (What was this case all about)
John Adams appointed a bunch of judges before he left office, Thomas Jefferson gets into office and makes sure those judges don't get their paperwork, a lawsuit breaks out
What is the Supremacy Clause?
If a federal and state law are ever in conflict, federal law takes priority
Which branch is responsible for creating agencies such as the CIA, FBI, NASA, IRS, etc
Executive Branch
What are the 11th and 12th amendments? (Must answer both correctly in order to get 500 points)
11th- Can not sue state you don't live in
12th- Changes the way we vote for president/vice prez
Why did the founding fathers create a system that includes both Separation of Powers as well as Checks and Balances
Trying to avoid their government becoming like England's, where one King had all the power.
Trying to prevent corruption and concentration of power in 1 person (or group)
In McCulloch v Maryland, what did the Supreme Court decide Maryland was NOT allowed to do?
Tax the National Bank
Congress creates a national bank even though the Constitution never specifically mentions "The government is allowed to create a bank". What constitutional principle supports Congress' ability to do this?
Necessary and Proper Clause