SS 3 Branches + 7 Principals Quiz

Popular Sovereignty

The idea that people ultimately rule the government. Overtime people are able to shape the way government opperates.

Republicanism

A force of government in which people vote for representatives who create laws

Federalism

Power is divided between the central government and states. Some powers are shared as well.

Separation of Powers

Powers are divided between the three big branches of government. The Legislative branch makes the laws, Executive branch enforces the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws.

Checks and Balances

The branches of government have power over each other, so one branch cannot become too powerful.

Limited Government

The government only has the rights that people have given through the Constitution. No one is above the law.

Individual rights

Personal liberties are protected under the Bill of Rights

What is the role of the legislative branch?

They write and make laws for the government.

What is the role of the executive branch?

enforces the laws

What role makes up the judicial branch?

interprets the laws

Who makes up the legislative branch?

House of Representatives and Senate

Who makes up the Executive Branch?

Senate - 100 Senators and House of Representatives, 435 Congressmen

Who makes up the Judicial Branch?

Supreme court and federal judicial center

How long are the terms for the House of Representatives?

2 years

Are there term limits for the House of Representatives?

no term limits.

What are the eligibility requirements to run for the House of Representatives?

25 years old. Must be a resident of the state.

How long are terms for the Senate?

6 years per term

Are there term limits for the Senate?

no

What are the eligibility requirements to run for Senate?

At least 30 years old, U.S citizen for at least nine years, has to live in the state they are running for.

How long is a President's term?

4 years

How many full terms can a president serve?

2 terms

What are the eligibility requirements to run for president?

At least 35 years old, naturally born in the U.S, and resident for the U.S for 14 years.

How long are federal judges appointed for?

life

What are the eligibility requirements to be appointed to the Supreme Court?

no specific requirements

What is the Vice President's responsibility in the Senate?

to break a tie ONLY

What are congressional districts?

areas that are broken into districts by population where a congress person represents

Who is your Representative in the House of Representatives?

Tom Malinowski

What is gerrymandering?

when a political party tries to change a voting district to help themselves and hurt the opposing party

What can congress do to raise revenue?

raise taxes, impose tariffs, borrow money, or print money.

Which war powers does Congress have?

Power to: Declare war; Establish, fund, and regulate the military

What roles do the House and Senate play in the impeachment and removal of a federal official?

can impeach president and remove federal judges

List four other powers that congress possesses

impeach and try federal officers, approve presidential appointments, approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch, and approving new citizens

What is the elastic clause?

It allows Congress to Stretch its powers as needed.

What effect does the elastic clause have on Congress's power?

expanding the power of congress

What is the president's cabinet?

the presidents advisors who help them run the county

How many executive departments are there?

15

List 5 of the Executive Departments

department of the state, department of the Treasury, department of defense, department of justice, and department of labor

How does the electoral college work?

each state gets a certain number of electoral votes which lead to the electing of the president

What appointments can the president make?

they can appoint ambassadors, supreme court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and heads of executive

What role does the president serve in the military?

the president is the supreme military commander in chief and is responsible for protecting the United States.

What does the president have over foreign affairs?

make treaties, appoint ambassadors, and can take military actions for 60 days

What action can the president take in relation to Congress?

the president can sign legislation into laws or veto bills made by Congress

Whats are the 3 levels of federal Court?

1. districts courts
2. courts of appeals
3. supreme court

How many members of the Supreme Court are there?

9 justices

Why is the Supreme Court referred as the highest court?

the last resort for people looking for justice

What role do citizens play in the judicial branch?

Jury duty, serve as witness, or crime victim

What are 3 criminal cases that would be tried in federal court?

cross state kidnapping, government crimes, drug dealing

What are 3 examples of civil cases that would be tried in federal court?

discrimination, suing someone from a different state, and civil violations.

What is common law?

decisions by judges create a legal precedent that can establish.

What is judicial review?

the ability for the court to declare that the legislative and executive are in violation to the Constitution

the judicial branch reviews laws to make sure they agree with the Constitution.

What are the legislative checks on the president?

may reject appointments and treaties, may withhold funding for presidential, impeach the president, and override a veto.

What are legislative checks on the courts?

purpose constitutional amendments to overrule judicial decisions, impeach supreme court justices, or reject appointments to the supreme court.

What are executive checks on the congress?

can veto bills, can call special sessions of congress, can influence legislation.

What are the executive checks on Congress?

to appoint judges

What are the judicial checks on Congress?

may declare laws unconstitutionally

What are the judicial checks on the president?

may declare executive actions unconstitutional