Economic Systems
the type of economic system in which products are produced in ways they have always been produced; only the basic needs are met
Traditional Economy
this branch of government is responsible for writing new laws
Legislative Branch (Congress)
a bill
What right is protected by the 2nd Amendment?
right to bear arms
type of economic system in which resources are owned and controlled by the government; there are no privately owned businesses
Command Economy
What are the two houses that make up the Legislative Branch (Congress)?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is it called if the president does not sign a bill passed by Congress into law?
Veto
What are three rights protected by the 1st Amendment?
type of economic system in which individuals own and control resources; they can start their own businesses and buy and sell their resources with the goal of making a profit
Market Economy (Capitalism)
Executive Branch
If the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, what percentage or ratio of Congress can overpower the president's veto?
66% or 2/3
What rights are protected by the 4th amendment?
protect from illegal search and seizure
a con of this type of economic system is that there is not much motivation to work hard, because you don't get extra profit by working hard
This branch of government is responsible for deciding if laws are "unconstitutional" or not
Judicial Branch
Does the Supreme Court have to make a decision on every law to decide if it's constitutional or not?
NO, only some laws are challenged in court, and very few of those make it all the way to the Supreme Court
What does the "double jeopardy" clause of the 5th amendment mean?
you cannot be put on trial for the same crime twice
a pro of this type of economic system is that people are highly motivated by making a profit, but a con is that it can lead to high income inequality
Market Economy (Capitalism)
The cabinet is composed of the heads of various government departments, and it is part of this branch....
Executive
What are two powers that Congress (Legislative Branch) has, according to the Constitution?
creating taxes, printing money, declaring war, approving presidential appointments, impeaching elected officials, among others
Can the Constitution be changed by adding new amendments?
YES, there have been 17 added since the original Constitution was written
Describe in detail the process of new laws being created. (Include which branch of gov. begins the process, and the role that each branch has regarding the creation of new laws)
Legislative branch proposes a bill, passes both the House of Reps and the Senate, goes to the president to be signed or vetoed, if vetoed it can still be passed with 2/3 approval of Congress, the law may be challenged by the court system.