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ANYTHING The Judicial Branch

The U.S.Constitution

The ExecutiveBranch

The LegislativeBranch

What principle states that the government gets permission to

rule from the people?

Consent of the governed

The 2nd Amendment protects:

People who own guns

The principle of government that divides powers between the three

branches is:

Checks and Balances

Who gives the government its power in limited government?

The people

The powers not given to the national government by the

Constitution of the United States of America are reserved for:

the states

What was the most important outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

It established the principal of judicial review.

What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial

Branch?

to interpret laws

Once appointed to the Supreme Court, how long does a justice

serve?

Lifetime Term

Who is the current Supreme Court Chief Justice?

John Roberts

Name one court that has appellate jurisdiction…

Supreme Court or Court of Appeals

The United States Supreme Court and the Virginia Supreme Court both have the power of judicial review. What is judicial review?

they can declare laws and acts unconstitutional

What are the first 10 amendments in the Constitution known as?

The Bill of Rights

Where are the powers of the Legislative Branch defined?

Article 1

What is the first part of the Constitution called?

The Preamble

To date, ________ amendments have been added to the

Constitution of the United States of America.

27

How many ARTICLES are there in the Constitution?

7

What is the major responsibility of the Executive Branch?

To enforce laws

Who are the two people in charge of the Executive Branch?

The President & Vice-President

If a President lies under oath, Congress may ______________,

or remove him from office.

impeach

How does a bill become a law even if a President uses his veto

power?

2/3 of both houses can override the veto.

Where are the powers of the Executive Branch defined?

Article 2

What is the major responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

To make laws

What does the term Bicameral mean?

Two houses

What document defines the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government?

The U.S. Constitution

What form of government divides power between state and

national governments?

Federalism

After a bill goes to the Senate or House for debate the next step is..

…It needs a majority vote of both houses of Congress