End of Course Information Flashcards
Before a state can become a state, it must have a _________.
constitution
How does someone get to become a Supreme Court Justice?
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Number of Constitutional Amendments
27
Number of Justices on the Supreme Court
9
Ohio became a state in this year.
1803
Ohio’s first constitution was written in what year?
1802
Supreme Court Justices Serve for _______.
Life
Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches.
Checks and Balances
Three parts to The Constitution are called what?
1) Preamble…….. 2) Articles………. 3) Amendments
The first 10 amendments are called ________.
The Bill of Rights
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
Our legislative branch in Ohio is called the __________.
General Assembly
The acronym used to remember 6 Principles of The Constitution.
F L A P J AC K S (No A’s, take out the K)
Power divided between national and state governments
Federalism
People are the source of government power
Popular Sovereignty
The Executive Branch in our country is led by the _____________.
President
The Legislative Branch in our country is led by __________.
Congress
This branch of government is responsible for enforcing/executing laws.
Executive Branch
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws.
Judicial Branch
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch in our country is led by the ________________.
Supreme Court
The Constitution limits the powers of government by making explicit grants of authority
Limited Government
Courts have power to declare laws, and actions of Congress and the president, unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Wanted a weak national government, Bill of Rights, citizens’ rights should be listed, and power should stay in the hands of the people. Concerned government would abuse the rights of citizens if not controlled.
Anti-Federalists