government divided into legislative, executive & judicial branches
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Government divided into legislative, executive & judicial branches. Separation of Powers. Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. Checks & Balances. The people hold all the power in our government. Popular Sovereignty. First 10 amendments to the Constitution (Bill of Rights ). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Government divided into legislative, executive & judicial branches.
Separation of Powers
Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
Checks & Balances
The people hold all the power in our government.
Popular Sovereignty
First 10 amendments to the Constitution (Bill of Rights).
Individual Rights
National government (DC) is responsible for military and states
for marriage.
Federalism
Government only has the powers given in the Constitution.
Limited Government
Citizens can vote when they turn 18 years old.
Republicanism
Who are Illinois two Senators in Washington DC?
Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk
The House has how many members based on population?
435
The House and Senate together are called
Congress
Each state’s number in the Electoral College is based on
How many people they have in Congress
A Senator’s term is how many years?
6
A Representative’s term is how many years?
2
The head of the House of Representatives is called
The Speaker
How can Congress “check” the power of the President?
Impeachment
How can the President “check” on the power of Congress?
Veto
What are the two qualifications to be President?
Natural born citizen and be at least 35 years old
How many years is in a President’s term?
4
How many terms can a President serve?
Two because of the 22nd amendment
Who appoints people to the Supreme Court?
The President
What do we call the President’s power to release someone from
prison?
Pardon
What hat is the President wearing when he give the State of the
Union Address?
CEO
How many people are on the Supreme Court?
9
How long does a person serve on the Supreme Court?
Serves for Life
How can the Supreme Court check on both Congress & the President?
Declare Laws Unconstitutional
The police can not take your property.
4th Amendment
You can’t be forced to testify against yourself in court.
5th Amendment
You have the right to a jury trial.
6th Amendment
Troops can not be placed in your house.
3rd Amendment
You can write a letter to the newspaper criticizing the
government.
1st Amendment
Amendment – Limits the President to 2 terms.
22nd
Amendment – Ends Slavery
13th
Amendment – Women get to Vote.
19th
Contract (agreement) between government & people.
Preamble
Electoral College – How many to win?
270