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veto
Definition: A constitutional power that allows one branch of government to reject or prohibit decisions or proposals made by another branch, often used to prevent legislation from becoming law. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining a system of checks and balances within governance.
how many year terms do senators serve
6 year terms
how many year terms do president serve
4 year terms
how many year terms do representatives serve
2 year terms
checks and balances
Definition: A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to monitor and limit the actions of the others. This promotes accountability and prevents abuse of power. Key components include legislative, executive, and judicial branches interacting to maintain equilibrium.
what does the legislative branch do and who are the people in the branch
Flashcard
Front: What is the role of a specific branch of government and who are its members?
Back: This branch is responsible for making laws, controlling government spending, and representing the electorate. It consists of two houses: the Senate (100) and the House of Representatives (435). Senators serve 6 terms and represent entire states, while Representatives serve 2 terms and represent specific districts within states.
Preamble of constitution
Definition: An introductory statement that outlines the fundamental principles and purposes of the constitution
5 purposes of government
Front: 5 purpose of gov. part of preamble
Back:
form-Make a new better gov. compared to articles of confederation
establish-Justice by creating laws and enforcing
Provide-public services to help people (police, army, fbi, health, etc.)
Promote- general welfare (safety, health, prosperity of people)
secure- a safe bright future for future generations
Article of constitution consists of:
Legislative, executive, judicial, separation of powers, checks and balances
What can the legislative branch do (house and senate)
Make laws and pass them, declare wars, approve treaties made from executive branch, impeach and try officers.
what can executive branch do (vp, president, bureau)
veto bills, grant pardons, negotiate and sign treaties that the senate-(legislative) ratifies.
What does judicial do
(lawyers, judges, etc.) decides if laws are constitutional in certain scenarios, apply laws to cases. determining guilt or innocence in supreme and federal cases.
federalism
A division sharing powers between the national and state government.
bill of rights
first 10 amendments of the constitution
what does the separation of powers do
provides checks and balances and makes sure not one part of the government is too powerful
checks and balances
Each branch has powers over the others to prevent the abuse of authority of the other branches.
Is this an example of checks and balances-
Flashcard
The legislative branch can make laws but the executive branch can veto it
checks and balances (leg. vs judicial)
congress can make a law but a lawyer can prove it is unconstitutional when it is interpreted in a certain case
Is this an example of checks and balances
The executive branch can appoint members of congress but the legislative branch must approve it
Is this na example of checks and balances
The judicial branch can rule a law as unconstitutional but the legislative can veto that decision
What is are three parts of the amendments process
Proposal, ratification, informal amendment
What is the amendment process proposal step?
Both Senate and House of Representatives (congress) take a vote, two-thirds must agree on it and During a Constitutional Convention, legislatures make new amendments
Who ratifies constitution proposal (2nd step of amendment process)
To get ratified by the state legislatures by a ¾ vote
To get ratified at a state convention by a 2/3 vote
What is a faction
people with a common political purpose
What included in an informal amendment
People's beliefs and attitudes change thus changing the Constitution
Anyone can join a faction, even if the constitution never mentioned anything about a faction
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, petition
Amendment 2
The right to own firearms
Amendment 3
Soldiers can not be housed at an civilian housing
Amendment 4
The government can not perform unreasonable searches or seizures without probable cause
Amendment 5
No one can face the same prosecution twice, deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor private property to be used as public property without just compensation
Amendment 6
The right to a speedy and public trial.
Amendment 7
If a dispute arises between two parties that's more than 20$, they have the right to take it to court
Amendment 8
No cruel or unusual punishments whatsoever should be inflicted
9
Rights not directly said in the constitution still apply
Amendment 10
The powers not given to the government by the constitution is automatically given to the state or the people
Six foundation principles of constitution
Popular Sovereignty, Limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism
Popular Sovereignty
The idea that the government is controlled by the people and can only govern with the consent of the people being governed
Limited Government
The government is not all powerful. It’s ruled by the people
Separation of Powers
:The government is split into three branches. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Checks and Balances
The three branches of the government can make sure the other branches are not abusing their power by vetoing and disapproving
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court has all the power to determine if a law is constitutional or not.
Federalism
The idea that the federal government and the state government have different powers and responsibilities.
How can the meaning of the Constitution change
The Supreme Court can change some of the meanings of some laws, The people's beliefs and values change over time, or The constitution can be amended
Popular Sovereignty
The people are in charge of themselves.
Limited government
The government does not have unlimited and absolute power
Separation of powers
Each branch has different powers
Checks and balances
Each branch has powers over the others to prevent the abuse of authority of the other branches
Which branch took the Roe vs. Wade case
Judicial
Joe biden wants to veto a bill but it gets denied…. which branch has the right to deny him
Legislative
