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Mrs.Staib 3/9
Test Review
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| Name 3 people in the Executive Branch. | The President, The Vice President, and the Cabinet |
| How old do you have to be to become president? | 35 years of age |
| How long is a presidents term? | 4 years |
| What is the term limit for being president? Years? | 2 term limit and 8 years |
| Who advises the President? | The Cabinet |
| What is the job of the Executive Branch? | The Executive Branch administrates/enforces the law |
| Name the Presidents 4 major jobs. | 1. Directing Foreign Policy 2. Naming Ambassadors 3. Negotiating Treaties 4. Commander In Chief Of The Armed Forces (Miliary) |
| Today, how many Supreme Courts are there who serve for life? | 4 Supreme Court Justices/judges who serve for life |
| What does the Judicial Branch do? | They review laws passed by other branches to make sure they follow the Constitution. |
| In a system of _____ and _____ each branch has power over the other branches. | 1. Checks 2. Balances |
| The Executive Branch (President) can check the Judicial Branch by having the power to choose _____________________. | A new Judge |
| What fraction of people needs to vote for the Legislative Branch to check the Executive Branch? | 3/4 |
| What power does the Judicial Branch use to review laws passed by the Legislative Branch? | The power of Judicial Review |
| Who came up with the list of rights after the Convention? | James Madison |
| What are The Bill Of Rights. | The Bill Of Rights is the first 10 amendments. |
| 1st Amendment: | Freedom Of Speech |
| 2nd Amendment: | Freedom Of Press |
| 3rd Amendment: | Freedom Of Petition |
| 4th Amendment: | Freedom Of Assemble |
| 5th Amendment: | Freedom Of Religion |
| The Amendment Process is not easy but _____ and allows for _____ or _________ to be made to the Constitution as the Country grows. | 1. Possible 2. Changes 3. Amendments |