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.