Political system Flashcards
1
Q
What is a federal Republic?
A
There is a federal government in Washington but each individual state has its own government.
2
Q
How often is the president elected
A
Every 4 years
3
Q
What does Congress do?
A
Passes law/legislation
4
Q
Who ensures that the president and Supreme Court obey the consistution?
A
The Supreme Court
5
Q
What system is used to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
A
‘Checks and balances’
6
Q
What are the ‘checks and balances’?
A
- Congress can deny the president funding if it disapproves of policy.
- President can veto laws passed by congress.
- Congress would need a 2/3 majority to overturn veto.
- Supreme Court can overrule both P and C if law is unconstitutional.
7
Q
What is the legal document that outlines the rights of American citizens and how the country is to be governed?
A
Constitution
