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S.S. Government Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Legislative Branch | branch of government that passes laws, Senate and the House of Representatives |
| Executive Branch | branch of government that carries out laws, President and Vice President |
| Judicial Branch | branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly, Supreme Court |
| Constitution | document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government |
| Federalist | supporter of the constitution, who favored a strong federal, or national, government |
| Antifederalists | people who opposed the constitution |
| Federalists Papers | created by Federalists, made by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison |
| Preamble | introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document |
| Federalism | a principal of the United States Constitution that establishes the division of power between the federal government and the states |
| Examples of National Powers | create and maintain armed forces, establish postal system, coin money, declare war, regulate trade with foreign nations/ between states |
| Examples of State Powers | establish and maintain local governments, marriage laws, conduct elections, establish and maintain schools |
| Examples of Shared Powers | establish courts, build roads, levy taxes |
| bicameral | two houses |
| number of representatives in the House of Representatives | 435 members, based on state population |
| Why were people fearful of a strong national government? | they thought it would cause a tyranny |
| Requirements to become a representative in the House of Representatives | 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state |
| Requirements to become a Senator | 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state |
| Term of office- House | 2 years, no limits |
| Term of office- Senate | 6 years, no limits |
| My representative | Steve Isreal |
| My senators | Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand |
| Why do Representatives have such a short term? | It encourages the representatives to keep the citizens happy by talking and communicating with them |
| How does a bill become a law? | A idea for a law is sent to the House and Senate, it goes to small groups of the Senate and House and is then sent to the President to be signed. |
| number of justices in the Supreme Court | 9 Justices |
| Why do Justices have an unlimited term | So the judges base their decision off of the Constitution |
| Checks and Balances | When the types of government balance out each other |
| Domestic Tranquility | Peace at home |
| Requirements to become a president. | 35 years old, a natural born citizen, resident of the U.S. for 14 years |
| Natural Born Citizen | a person born in the U.S. |
| Term of office- President | 4 years |
| Electoral College | is used to determine the next president |
| Elastic Clause | "necessary and proper" allows for future generations to expand the meaning of the Constitution |
| Impeachment Powers | Can take a person out of office |
| number of electoral votes in the U.S. | 538 electoral votes |
| number of electoral votes to win presidency | 270 votes |
| How the number of electoral vote are determined per state | 2 senators+ the number of your states representatives= number of electoral vote per each state |
| Least number of electoral votes a state could have | 3 electoral votes |
| Number of Senators- Why? | 100 senators, because there are 2 senators per each state |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution |
| 1st Amendment- RASPP | Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Speech, Press and Petition |
| 2nd Amendment | The right to bear arms (with a permit) |
| 3rd Amendment | You can't be forced to house soldiers during peace times |
| 4th Amendment | You can't search a persons property without permission or a warrent |
| Something that is not permitted by the Constitution | Unconstitutional or Illegal |
| Amendment Process | It has to be proposed by 2/3 of the House and Senate, 3/4 of the states legislature is needed to ratify or 3/4 of the state convention is need to ratify |
| To bring formal charges against an official | Impeachment |
| The highest court in the U.S. | Supreme Court |
| The Branch of Government that can override the Presidents veto | Legislative Branch |
| The Branch of Government that can impeach the President | Legislative Branch |
| The Branch of Government that can veto a bill passed by Congress | Executive Branch |
| Least number of members of Congress a state can have | 3 members |
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