Constitution 2
Supremacy clause definition
Clause in the Constitution which makes it the supreme law of the land.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people." This is an example of...
Federalism
System of government where a Constitution divides power between a national government and regional governments... example of
Federalism
The National Government can declare war and coin money. The state government can set sales taxes and the speed limit. Which constitutional principle does this reflect?
Federalism
The US government decides how much federal funding public schools get, but state governments decide what schools will teach. This is an example of...
Federalism
Bill of Rights definition
First ten amendments of the Constitution mainly concerned with the protection of individual rights
The definition of popular sovereignty is:
Government's power comes from the people
The definition of limited government is:
Government's power is restricted by only granting it specific powers
The role of the legislative is to do what?
Make laws
How do checks and balances and separation of powers impact how much the government can get done?
Makes it harder
Judicial review definition
right of a court (often the Supreme Court) to determine if a law, treaty or regulation is lawful in relation to the Constitution.
The role of the executive is to do what?
Execute laws
Who can veto a bill?
Executive Branch
Who carries out laws?
Executive Branch
Which branch can impeach and remove an elected official?
Legislative
Who controls the appropriation of money (Power of the Purse)?
Legislative
Who can override a veto?
Legislative Branch
The principle that the powers of and functions of government are restricted by the US Constitution and other laws
Limited Government
"The Powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite." This is an example of...
Limited government
What percentage of Congress must vote to overcome a veto by the president?
67% (2/3rds)
The Supreme Court has how many members?
9
Electoral College definition
A body of electors created by the Constitution for the purpose of electing the President
Amendment definition
A change to the Constitution
"The President...shall have Power, by which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur." Example of...
Checks and Balances
"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; if he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it." Example of...
Checks and balances
"The President, Vice President, and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." This is an example of...
Checks and balances
Both houses are required to pass a bill, and the President may veto any bill. This reflects:
Checks and balances
System of overlapping the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to permit each branch to check the actions of the others
Checks and balances
What is the system of overlapping the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to permit each branch to check the actions of the others?
Checks and balances
Describe Republicanism
Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will
In the Federal Government the legislative is represented by?
Congress
Who has the right to propose changes to the Constitution?
Congress
An example of popular sovereignty:
Constitutional Amendment Process
The role of the judiciary is to do what?
Decide if laws are constitutional
The definition of federalism is:
Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments
The definition of checks and balances is...
Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances definition
Each branch of government has the ability to restrain by amending or vetoing the acts of the other two branches.
Senators are elected every six years. How often are elections held for senators?
Every two years
What is the best definition for Rule of Law?
Everyone must follow the law
What is the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action?
Judicial Review
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." This is an example of...
Popular sovereignty
The first three words of the constitution are "we the people." Which constitutional principle does this reflect?
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers breakdown
Power is divided between the three branches of government -Executive (President) -Judicial (Supreme Court) -Legislative (House of Representatives and Senate)
Who is in charge of the armed forces (navy, army, Air Force, etc)
President
Who is responsible for nominating public officials like cabinet members and members of the Supreme Court?
President
The principle that we choose people to vote and make laws for us
Republicanism
When the President appoints a new federal judge, who must approve it?
Senate
"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." This is an example of...
Separation of power
What principle gives certain duties to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government?
Separation of power
Under this principle, the duties of governing are divided among 3 branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. These are covered in the first 3 Articles in the Constitution
Separation of powers
Who has the power to approve Treaties?
The Senate
Who is responsible for approving public officials like cabinet members and members of the Supreme Court?
The Senate only
In the Federal Government the Judiciary is represented by?
The Supreme Court
Who has the power to determine if laws are unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
If the president can no longer serve who assumes his position?
The Vice President
In the case of tied vote in the Senate, who casts (makes) the deciding vote?
The Vice President
What is sovereignty?
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state
Separation of Powers means?
The division of the countrys powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more power than the other
In the Federal Government the executive is represented by?
The president
Who can pardon criminals?
The president
Who can veto legislation?
The president
What is NOT a power granted to Congress?
To appoint members of the Supreme Court
What is NOT a power granted to the president?
To declare war
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To make sure one branch does not get too powerful
