Module 3 Flashcards
What does Enumerated or delegated mean?
It is the name for powers given to the national government
WHat does Reserved mean?
The name for powers kept by the state governments that were not given to the national government by the Constitution
What does concurrent mean?
it is the name for powers that are shared between the national and state governments
What is Popular sovereignty?
It refers to the idea that the people rule or the supreme power rests with the people.
What is Separation of powers?
Based on this principle, the government is divided into legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
What are checks and balances?
Based on this principle, each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
What is the Elastic Clause
It is the name for the part of the Constitution that allows Congress to stretch its powers to meet the changing needs of society
What is an Amendment?
It is the process by which the Constitution can be changed
What is the legislative branch responsible for?
Making laws
Who is apart of congress?
The House of Representatives and Senate
T/F The senate has equal representation
True
How long is a senator’s term?
6 years
What is a bill?
The name of a law when it is first proposed
What is the age requirement for a person to serve in the House of Representatives?
25
How many members make up the House of Representatives?
435
How many members make up the Senate?
100
What is a veto?
When the president does not approve of a bill
What is the age requirement for someone to serve in the Senate?
30
What branch does the president belong to?
He/she leads the executive branch
What is a line time veto?
When the President can veto certain parts of a bill that involves spending money or raising taxes, while allowing other parts to become law.
What is the age requirement for a person to serve as president?
35
What is the presidents main job?
To enforce laws
How long is a presidents term?
4 years
How many terms can a president serve?
2 (4 years each)
What does the president do as Commander in Chief?
In this role, the President serves as the head of all armed forces.
Who is James Madison?
The Father of the Constitution
Who is George Washington?
The first president of the United States
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
What is the highest court system?
The Supreme Court
What did the Marbury v. Madison court case establish?
The power of the courts
What is the only court mentioned in the constitution?
The Supreme Court
What did the Miranda v. Arizona court case go over?
This Supreme Court case made it a requirement that all suspects in a crime are read their rights
What is an appropriations bill?
Any bill that involves money
What is a pocket veto?
When the president does not sign a bill for 10+ days
What does it mean to have Initiative?
The voting public gets to vote to approve (or disapprove) a law or amendment on the ballot without the need for approval by Arizona legislature.
What is recall?
The right of the people to remove any elected official from office six months after taking that office with a 25 percent vote.
