U.S Government

What did Shay's Rebellion show?

The weakness of the articles of confederation

how many members are in the house of representatives

435

how many members in the senate

100-2 per state

3/5 compromise

the south wanted to use slaves as part of their population but they didn't want to pay taxes for them so they agreed that slaves were 3/5 of a person

presidential term

4 years

what is the legislative branch also called

congress

how many terms can people in the house of representatives and senate have

unlimited

how are people paid in communism

ability

what is communism

a stateless classless society

how do they choose rulers in monarchy

bloodline

how do dictators usually come to power

overthrowing the previous government, takeover

lower house

house of representatives

Two checks legislative has on judicial

can impeach justices, can make amendments to override their decisions

upper house

senate

2 checks legislative has on executive

can declare war, can override presidential vetos

2 checks executive has on judicial

appoints federal judges, can pardon federal offenders

2 checks the executive has on legislative

can veto laws, can propose laws

1 check judicial has on legislative

can declare something the congress did unconstitutional

1 check judicial has on executive

can declare something the executive branch did unconstitutional

Basic job of Executive Branch

represent nation, enforce laws

Basic job of legislative branch

create laws

basic job of judicial branch

interpret laws

qualifications to become president

citizen of us for at least 14 years, at least 35 years old, natural born citizen

Qualifications for Senate

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent

qualifications for house of representatives

at least 25 years old; US citizen for at least 7 years; live in the state where elected

where does congress meet

capitol building

the federal system

when the power is shared between the national government (washington dc) and the state governments

what can only state governments do

control healthcare and education

what can only the national government do

declare war, control military

a power both the state and national government share

collect taxes, build roads

why was federalism created

to spread out power to prevent tyranny

Liberal

open minded, support equal rights, socially progressive, more associated with democrats

Conservative

traditional, doesn't want progression-associated with republicans

duties of u.s citizens

obey the law, pay taxes, defend the nation, jury duty, go to school

responsibilities of u.s citizens

volunteer, stay informed, vote, respect others, respect diversity

what are the first ten amendments called

the bill of rights

what can you do with the fifth amendment

you can plead the fifth-your right to remain silent

what is the 2nd amendment

the right to bear arms-controversial

5 freedoms

religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

how many amendments have been ratified since 1787

27

time limit for ratification

4 years

amend

to change

ratify

to agree

how many electors are there

538 (Don't forget the 3 for D.C.)

majority

one more than half

what decides the number of electors in each state

the representation

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

270

majority in the senate

51

majority in the house

218

number of subcomittees

174

what does a bill need to pass

majority vote by both houses

where does impeachment start

congress

what majority is needed to override a veto

2/3

why are there checks and balances

so one branch can't be more powerful than the other

first women justice

Sandra Day O'Connor

Articles of Confederation

weak central government, gave power to states

how many votes did each state get

1 vote

what did the territories ensure

freedom of religion, speech, trial by jury and NO SLAVES

what states were made out of the land restricted by the proclamation of 1763

ohio, wisconsin, indiana, illinois, michigan

what did every township need to have?

a school

What did Shay's Rebellion show?

The weakness of the articles of confederation

how many members are in the house of representatives

435

how many members in the senate

100-2 per state

3/5 compromise

the south wanted to use slaves as part of their population but they didn't want to pay taxes for them so they agreed that slaves were 3/5 of a person

presidential term

4 years

what is the legislative branch also called

congress

how many terms can people in the house of representatives and senate have

unlimited

how are people paid in communism

ability

what is communism

a stateless classless society

how do they choose rulers in monarchy

bloodline

how do dictators usually come to power

overthrowing the previous government, takeover

lower house

house of representatives

Two checks legislative has on judicial

can impeach justices, can make amendments to override their decisions

upper house

senate

2 checks legislative has on executive

can declare war, can override presidential vetos

2 checks executive has on judicial

appoints federal judges, can pardon federal offenders

2 checks the executive has on legislative

can veto laws, can propose laws

1 check judicial has on legislative

can declare something the congress did unconstitutional

1 check judicial has on executive

can declare something the executive branch did unconstitutional

Basic job of Executive Branch

represent nation, enforce laws

Basic job of legislative branch

create laws

basic job of judicial branch

interpret laws

qualifications to become president

citizen of us for at least 14 years, at least 35 years old, natural born citizen

Qualifications for Senate

30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state they represent

qualifications for house of representatives

at least 25 years old; US citizen for at least 7 years; live in the state where elected

where does congress meet

capitol building

the federal system

when the power is shared between the national government (washington dc) and the state governments

what can only state governments do

control healthcare and education

what can only the national government do

declare war, control military

a power both the state and national government share

collect taxes, build roads

why was federalism created

to spread out power to prevent tyranny

Liberal

open minded, support equal rights, socially progressive, more associated with democrats

Conservative

traditional, doesn't want progression-associated with republicans

duties of u.s citizens

obey the law, pay taxes, defend the nation, jury duty, go to school

responsibilities of u.s citizens

volunteer, stay informed, vote, respect others, respect diversity

what are the first ten amendments called

the bill of rights

what can you do with the fifth amendment

you can plead the fifth-your right to remain silent

what is the 2nd amendment

the right to bear arms-controversial

5 freedoms

religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

how many amendments have been ratified since 1787

27