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19 Cards in this Set
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List the 3 branches of gov and the article of the Constitution that created it A. B. C. |
A. Legislative -1 B. Executive -2 C. Judicial -3 |
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What is the purpose of a system with checks and balances? |
To make sure no branch has more power than the other |
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What is the process of appointing a Supreme Court Justice |
Advice and Consent Clause President picks Senate approves |
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What are the roles of the President? |
Chief Executive Chief diplomat Commander-in-chief Political party leader Legislative leader Judicial leader Chief of state |
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What are the terms for the following a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. President d. Supreme Court Justice |
2 6 4 For life |
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How are the number of representatives determined for each a. House of Representatives b. Senate |
Based on population 2 from each state |
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What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 require? |
President must notify congress when troops sent anywhere Troops musy be brought home after 60 days unless congress declares war, or gives approval for troops to stay |
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What does the 10th amendment say? |
Power to the people in the state Federal and state gov share power |
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In what branch does the Cabinet belong and what is its purpose? |
Executive; advises the president |
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Describe an executive power that allows it to check the power of the judicial branch |
Appointing justices |
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What is the purpose of the bicameral legislature? |
Two houses; senate and House of Representatives Represents all |
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What was the great compromise? |
2 house legislative House of reps = according to pop Senate = 2 per state Created by Roger Sterman |
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Describe federalism |
Power divided between federal gov and state gov |
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What are the powers of Congress? |
Raise and collect taxes Borrow money Regulate commerce Set laws for naturalization and bankruptcy Coin money Punish counterfeiting |
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What was the purpose of the 17th Amendment? |
The senate of the us composed of 2 senators per state Direct election of senators |
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How does a bill become a law? |
Passed by US house of rep and Senate then approved by President |
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What is the role of the Judicial Branch? |
Interpreting the law |
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What is civil law? |
Law based on property and money |
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Criminal law |
Involves criminal and crime |
