stupid econ
Why is the US system of government called a Constitutional Democratic Republic?
"Constitutional" refers to the fact that government in the United States is based on a Constitution which is the supreme law of the United States.
How many Supreme court judges are there?
9 judges
How many States were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9 of the 13 legislators
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice? Explain the Process?
By being nominated by president then confirmed by senate and then serves for life
What are the two types of court and explain how they are different ?
Criminal and civil Jail = crime against society civil = two people suing each other
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?
Decides whether laws are carried out fairly
What must the President do once a year?
Give the State of the Union to Congress
What is the role of Judges and Juries?
Judges keep trial fair, Jury decides guilty or not
What are the qualifications of a Supreme Court Judge? Age? Residency? Citizenship? Terms of Service?
No qualifications except for "good behavior" and term is for life
What is the purpose of the Government?
Protect, maintain public order, resolve social conflicts, responsibility for a stable economy, and provide public services.
List three powers of Congress
Regulate Comerans, collect taxes and borrow money, establish and maintain army and navy
What form of government must each state have?
Republican
Why are there three branches of government?
So one part does not become too powerful Checks and balances Separation of powers
Who is the leader of the House and Senate?
Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi) Majority Leader (Harry Reid)
Why does the House represent the will of the people and the Senate represents stability?
They represent the will of people because the Constitution grants the U.S. House of Representatives a unique set of powers in the federal government. The Senate represents stability because they have remained a deliberative institution that has brought caution and stability to the legislative process.
What economic system does the Constitution say the US should use?
a mixed economy (capitalistic)
What is an Executive Order?
a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
What are the qualifications for a Representative and Senator? Age? Residency? Citizenship? Terms of Service?
at least 30 years, at least 9 years of US citizen ship, and has residency in the state a senator represents at the time of the election, term of service for 6 years
What are the qualifications for President? Age? Residency? Citizenship? Terms of Service?
at least 35 years, a natural-born citizen, and have at least 14 years of residency in the US. Can only run for 2 terms (8years max)
What laws must start in the House of Representatives?
bills that deal with revenue- private-bills + public-bills
Explain the process of how a law is made.
congress creates and passes the bills, then the president may sign those bills into law. federal courts may review the laws to see if they agree with the Constitution.
How do they determine the number of Senators and Representatives?
each state sends 2 senators to represent their state in the US senate. for representatives, a states representation is based off population
Who holds the power in each of these government systems, Monarchy, Constitutional, Dictatorship, Republic, Democratic, Oligarchy, Anarchy?
family, set of rules, one person, represetatives, people by voting, small groups of people, and none- no systme of control
What is the main duty of Congress?
make and pass laws
How does the Government achieve its purpose? (4 things)
make laws enforce laws provide services
What must government officials do before taking office?
must take the oath of office, a swearing-in ceremony.
How many States were there in 1787, when this was written?
only 3 states: delaware, Pennyslvania, and New jersey
What are the three main powers of the President, other than Executive Orders?
sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces (military), receive ambassadors
What is the highest governmental authority in the US?
the president (joe biden)
What 2 actions can override an Executive Order?
the president can revoke it or congress can overturn it by passing legislation that invalidates it
Who is the head of the Executive Branch? What is their main duty?
the president of the United States - Joe Biden. His main duty is to implement and enforce laws
How is the President Elected?
through the electoral college
Why was the Constitutional Convention held in secret?
to encourage delegates to make arguments without fear of recrimination and to discourage mob action in the city
