US Government

What is a form of government where people elect representatives to run the government? Our government is this and gets its power from the people in this way.

Republic

What form of government do we have?

Republic and it gets its power by people electing representatives to run it.

What was a written plan for government?

The Constitution

Who can veto a bill

The President

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

(1) interpret the laws (to decide the meaning of the law and the Constitution). (2) settle conflicts between individuals or between states. (3) decide if someone is breaking the law and what their punishment should be

The Senate has how many senators from each state?

2 senators from each state, so 2 x 50=100 senators. It is a fixed amount.

What happens in a committee review (bill goes to committee)?

A committee will examine the bill. The committee will discuss the bill then they might rewrite it or change some parts or decide that it is not a good bill.

What is a A formal meeting called

Convention

How is a veto overridden?

If 2/3 of all members of congress vote to pass the law.

What is the role of the supreme court in making laws?

It has the authority to declare a law unconstitutional.

Who is Cooperstown's Mayor?

Jeff Katz

What power does the judicial branch have?

Judicial Branch- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Its nine justices, or judges, decide if laws agree with the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

What are the 3 branches of our government?

Judicial, Executive and Legislative

What are the responsibilities of senators and congressmen?

Making laws that protect our rights and promote our welfare by doing their homework.

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

Philadelphia, PA

Who is the president of the United States?

President Barack Obama

What is a veto?

President refuses to sign a bill passed by congress.

How does congress make a law?

Propose a bill, Go to committee, Get a majority vote of Congress, Get the President to approve the bill

Supreme Court

Supreme Court is the highest court with 9 justices - highest known as chief justice

Where does power come from in our federal system?

The people

What does ratify mean?

To approve a bill or a law

Treaty

an official agreement between two or more countries. Treaties must have the advice and consent of the Senate.

an idea for a new law

bill

What type of system did the writers of the Constitution set up so that one branch could not become too powerful?

checks and balances

What is called when you work to help others to promote the common welfare in your home, school, town, state, country, or world?

civic virtue

what is good for everyone, not just a few people

common welfare

In the Preamble, what is meant by "common welfare."

help everyone, not just a favored few

Judicial keywords

judges, court, juries, justices, supreme court, uncostitutional, interpret the laws(JUICJJS)

In the Preamble what does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?

keep our homeland safe and peaceful

Impeachment

means to charge a public official with wrongdoing in office and bring them to trial.

an introduction

preamble

Executive keywords

president enforce pardons veto treaty appointments PEPVAT

Ambassador

represent the US in another country

What does "get a majority vote mean"?

the member who wrote the bill must get a majority vote for it. Once it is approved then it goes to the other house for a vote.

Judicial Review

the power of the courts to decide whether the US constitution allows a certain law or action of government

Federal System

the powers of our national and state government come from the people, We delegate some powers to our state governments and some to our national government

appoint

to choose or name someone for an office or duty

delegate

to entrust to someone else

How are the powers of the federal courts limited?

(1) Able to impeach judges (2) Can not enforce their decisions—the president is responsible for that (3) Judge's salaries cannot be reduced

Judicial Review gives the federal courts the power to:

(1) Declare that a law is unconstitutional (2) Declare that an action taken by the president is not constitutional (3) Declare a state law unconstitutional if it conflicts with the laws made by Congress or the Constitution

What guarantees us many personal freedoms

The Bill of Rights and the US Constitution

to reject or say not to a bill

veto

What is a bill?

A proposed law.

What are the powers and duties of the Executive Branch-The President?

Act as the Commander in chief of the armed forces, Make treaties, signs or vetoes laws, sees that laws are carried out

Who is the New State Governor?

Andrew Cuomo

How does the constitution limit the president's powers?

Appointments - senate must confirm, Treaties -senate must approve, War- only congress can declare war, Veto- can overide the veto, Impeachment - HR can impeach president if senate finds him guilty

What is the role of the executive branch?

Carry out and enforce the laws. The president is the head of the executive branch.

What is Congress?

Congress is the legislative branch of our national government. It makes our nation's laws. It consists of two houses; Senate and the House of Representatives.

How is the executive branch organized?

Created by George Washington: Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of war or Defense, Attorney General or Department of Justice

____________ a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

Democracy

What power does the executive branch have?

Executive Branch-Made up the the president, vice president, and cabinet members. The President signs bills into laws or vetoes them (rejects them). But Congress can override, or cancel a Presidential veto. If 2/3 of all Congress members vote for the bill, it can still become a law. The President also appoints Supreme Court justices, conducts foreign affairs, negotiates treaties and is the command-in-chief of the U.S. armed forces. it power to carry out and enforce the laws made by Congress. The president is the head of this branch.

Why was the 3/5 Compromise designed?

It was made between the delegates to help determine the number of representatives there would be from a given state. In counting slaves each WHOLE slave only counted as 3/5 or a person.

What power does the Legislative branch have?

Legislative Branch has the power to make laws. Congress has two parts (Senate and the House of Representatives) The members of Congress - 100 senators and 435 representatives -write bills, then vote on whether or not the bills should become laws. Other duties include collecting and spending money from taxes and declaring war.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Listed the reasons the colonies should no longer be under British rule and declare the United States free and independent from England

What are the powers of congress as listed in Article I?

Tax the people, Raise an army and navy to defend our nation, Declare war, Create a court system, Coin money, Pass all laws that are necessary and proper , Provide for the general welfare of the US

What are the first 10 amendments (changes) to the Constitution protecting people's freedoms

The Bill of Rights

How does the constitution limit the powers of congress?

The Constitution and Bill of Rights limit the powers of Congress. They list the kinds of laws that Congress may not make.

Where is the Preamble found in the Constitution?

The Introduction

Supreme Court Justices are appointed by who?

The President

Who can declare a law unconstitutional

The Supreme Court

What is a compromise?

When people who cannot agree give up something to come to an agreement

amendment

a change or an addition to the Constitution

How are SC justices selected?

appointed to office by the president of the US and approved by the senate. Serve until retirement or death. Congress can remove them if found guilty or unable to serve.

How is the judicial branch organized?

composed of lower courts and the Supreme Court of the US

Legislative keywords

congress, laws, impeach, bills, senate,approval(cabils)

FEDERAL COURTS

courts of the National Government and deal with problems between states and also handle cases that deal with the Constitution and the laws made by Congress

In the Preamble, what does "secure the blessing of liberty mean"

to have freedoms

Why did the founders break congress into two parts-The Senate and The House of Representatives?

to make representation fair for all states large and small, which was called the Great Compromise.