Principles | Documents | Legislative Branch | Executive Branch | Judicial Branch |
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Consent of the Governed
People are the source of government power
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House of Representatives
Senate
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
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President
Who is the Chief Executive Officer?
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U.S. District Court
Only court with a jury
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Limited Government
Government is not all powerful
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Bill is:
1) Introduced 2) Committee 3) Debated 4) Voted 5) Signed
Describe the lawmaking process.
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Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Chief of the Party, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Citizen
Name at least 4 ways that the President exercises his power (roles).
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Felony = MAJOR crime
Misdemeanor = MINOR crime
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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Rule of Law
Government and those who govern are bound by the law
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Implied = Suggested (not written)
Expressed = Written
What is the difference between implied and enumerated powers?
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Appoint
Does the Executive Branch approve or appoint?
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The U.S. Constitution
What does the U.S. Supreme Court interpret?
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Democracy
The people rule
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First form of National Government for the U.S.
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False
True or False: Congress does not have the power to declare war
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True
True or False: The President prepares the annual budget
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Marbury vs Madison
Which Supreme Court Case established the principle of Judicial Review?
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Representative Government
People elect officeholders to make laws on their behalf
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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Freedom of Religious Beliefs
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Annually (each year)
How often does the Legislative branch approve the national budget?
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False
True or False: The Secretary of Defense is Commander-In-Chief of the military
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Felony
Johnny set his neighbor's mailbox on fire. Is this a felony or misdemeanor?
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