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How does the electoral college work?
A system where each state is given a number of electoral votes based on its population. Electors will cast their ballots in and depending on this, either party will be awarded an electoral vote.
Do all electors have to vote for what their state votes for?
Electors are supposed to vote for what their state votes for, but have the option to vote for the minority based on their opinion
Which branch of government is in Article 1 of the Constitution?
Legislative Branch
Which branch of government is in Article 2 of the Constitution?
Executive Branch
Which branch of government is in Article 3 of the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
What is separation of power?
The system divides the powers of the United States government into 3 different branches, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What are checks and balances?
Where each branch is given certain powers so that they may balance the other branches, so that no branch becomes corrupt.
What is the difference between checks and balances and separation of powers?
Separation of Powers splits the government into 3 branches
Checks and Balances is how each branch balances the other’s powers
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the legislative branch split into(Congress)?
House of Representatives and Senate
Who can veto the laws made by congress?
The executive branch - President
What are the 5 freedoms of the first amendment(basically what is the first amendment)?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
freedom of press
freedom of assembly
freedom of petition
What is the 2nd amendment?
right to bear arms(own a gun)
What is the 3rd amendment?
right that no soldiers shall be quartered in one’s house
What is the 4th amendment?
right to protection from search or seizure
What is the 5th amendment(plead the 5th)?
right to remain silent
What is the 6th amendment?
right to a lawyer
What is the 7th amendment?
right to trial by jury
What is the 8th amendment?
right to no unreasonable punishments or charges
What is the 9th amendment?
right that not all rights a human has are listed in the first 10
What is the 10th amendment?
the powers not delegated by the federal government go to the state government
What is the 13th amendment?
abolishment of slavery
What is the 14th amendment?
the equal protections clause or that no state may deny a person the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What is the 15th amendment?
colored male citizens have the right to vote
What is the 18th amendment?
made selling and buying alcohol illegal
What is the 19th amendment?
gave females the right to vote
What is the 21st amendment?
revised the 19th amendment(made buying and drinking alcohol legal again)
What is the 22nd amendment?
only allowed presidents to serve 2 terms(8 years)
What is the 24th amendment?
got rid of the poll tax(you don’t have to pay a fee to vote)
What is the 25th amendment?
in case a president dies, the vice president will become the president, not the previous party
What is the 26th amendment?
changes the voting age from 21 to 18
What are the steps for proposing an amendment?
Propose and Ratify
Who does a bill need to be approved by?
the house of representatives and senate; legislative branch
What are the 6 purposes of the preamble of the Constitution?
Insure domestic tranquilty
Establish Justice
Provide for common defense
Form a more perfect union
Promote general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty
What are the 4 constitutional principles?
Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government
Who can appoint judges before they are confirmed?
The president can, legislative must approve; congress
What is limited government?
Rules that limits the power the federal government has
How many votes do you need to secure the win for presidency?
270 votes
What is the popular vote in an election?
All the citizens votes
The preamble is what in the Constitution?
The introduction
What did the framers want the Constitution to do?
Outline the new government
Why was the Constitution created?
To make a new and improved government that gave more power to the Federal government, and fix the mistake of the Articles of Confederation
True or False: Article 2 refers to the Legislative Branch?
False
True or False: The Judicial Branch consists of the Senate and House of Representatives?
False
True or False: Article 1 of the Constitution refers to the Judicial Branch?
False
True or False: The Legislative Branch is run by the Supreme Court?
False
True or False: The Executive Branch is run by the President?
True
What is the written portion of tomorrow’s test based on?
ONE SPECIFIC BRANCH
What are its powers?
Note
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