Branches Of Government Flashcards
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Judicial
Point - One political institution in the US is the judicial branch
Explain - This branch is led by the Supreme Court and the ultimate role of the Judiciary is to make sure that everyone in the US is following the laws set out in the constitution and settle disputes. It is made up of 9 judges who have been appointed to the court for life, decisions the court makes are final and can only be undone by the court itself. The president gets to pick a replacement (judge) which is very important and arguably one of the most important ways that a president will have an influence over the US
(Who is the branch led by, the ultimate role of the Judiciary, who is it made up by, decisions of the court are final, what does the president do)
Example - For example, in 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that citizens have the right to carry a handgun in public for self defence
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Explain - Judicial
Explain - This branch is led by the Supreme Court and the ultimate role of the Judiciary is to make sure that everyone in the US is following the laws set out in the constitution and settle disputes. It is made up of 9 judges who have been appointed to the court for life, decisions the court makes are final and can only be undone by the court itself. The president gets to pick a replacement (judge) which is very important and arguably one of the most important ways that a president will have an influence over the US
(Who is the branch led by, the ultimate role of the Judiciary, who is it made up by, decisions of the court are final, what does the president do)
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Example - Judicial
Example - For example, in 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that citizens have the right to carry a handgun in public for self defence
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Executive
Point - Another political institution in the US is the Executive Branch
Explain - The executive branch consists of the leader of the executive which is the President and they are supported by the Vice President who is there to promote the work of the President and be ready to step in if needed. The executive is the main ambassador for the US which means they represent the US abroad and signs international agreements. They also lead the armed forces to keep the US safe and appoint judges to sit on the Supreme Court (these have to be approved by the Senate) - (Who does the executive branch consist of, what does the vice President do, roles of the branch)
Example - For example, as a leader of the US army, Joe Biden ordered military help be given to Ukraine following the invasion by Russia in 2022
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Executive - Explain
Explain - The executive branch consists of the leader of the executive which is the President and they are supported by the Vice President who is there to promote the work of the President and be ready to step in if needed. The executive is the main ambassador for the US which means they represent the US abroad and signs international agreements. They also lead the armed forces to keep the US safe and appoint judges to sit on the Supreme Court (these have to be approved by the Senate) - (Who does the executive branch consist of, what does the vice President do, roles of the branch)
Describe in detail, at least two main political institutions of the government of a world power you have studied - Executive - Example
Example - For example, as a leader of the US army, Joe Biden ordered military help be given to Ukraine following the invasion by Russia in 2022
