Chapter 2-2

Question 0

Legislative Brach Contains

Answer 0

Senate- 2 members from every state, term of 6 yrs, has power to try all impeachment cases
House of Reps- members depend on population, term of 2 yrs, has power to impeach

Question 1

System of Checks and Balances

Answer 1

Division and allocation of powers of gov’t between its various branches

Question 2

Impeachment Cases

Answer 2

Trying gov’t officials for misconduct in office, conviction requires 2/3 vote

Question 3

Executive Branch

Answer 3

Headed by president and VP, term of 4 yrs

Question 4

Political Party

Answer 4

A private organization of citizens who select and promote candidates for election

Question 5

Judicial Branch

Answer 5

Headed by Supreme court, decides the constitutionality of the statues passed by legislative branch and signed by president

Question 6

Amendment

Answer 6

Change or alteration

Question 7

Constitution can be amended in 2 ways:

Answer 7

1) 2/3 majority vote in senate and house

2) legislatures of 2/3 of all states call a convection of all states