Branches Of Government Test Review/Study Guide

These vocabulary flashcards provide key terms, numerical thresholds, and foundational principles for the upcoming Branches of Government test based on the lecture study guide.

Test Time Limit

Candidates have exactly $55$ minutes to answer the questions on the Google Form.

Legislative Branch

A two-house legislature composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

22nd amendment

The specific amendment to the Constitution that establishes term limits for the Presidency.

Supreme Court

The highest court in the Judicial Branch, which consists of $9$ Justices.

Electoral College

The system used to elect the President, where $270$ votes are needed to achieve a win.

Preamble

The introductory statement of the Constitution that sets out its purpose and objectives.

Rule of Law

A foundational vocabulary principle governing the legal system.

Limited Government

A core principle where government power is restricted to protect individual rights.

Popular Sovereignty

The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people.

Separation of Powers

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

Checks & Balances

A system that ensures branches of government can restrain the actions of other branches.

Marbury v. Madison

A significant case to be studied under the Judicial Branch regarding Supreme Court opinions.

Apportionment and Malapportionment

Key concepts related to the distribution of seats and district boundaries in the Legislative Branch.

Gerrymandering

A practice related to the drawing of electoral district boundaries within the Legislative Branch.

Delegated and Implied Powers

The specific and non-explicit powers assigned to the Legislative Branch under the Constitution.

Executive Order

A command or rule issued by the President, listed under the Executive Branch topics.

Pardons

The power of the Executive Branch to forgive an offense or error.

Veto and Pocket Veto

Methods used by the Executive Branch to check the Legislative Branch by refusing to sign a bill into law.

Impeachment

A process listed under the Executive Branch topics for removing a high official from office.

Judicial Branch Courts

Includes Constitutional courts, Federal Judges, and the distinction between civil and criminal law.