Government Unit

Question 1

The source of all power to govern comes from the people

Answer 1

Popular Sovereignty

Question 2

The constitution places limits on state and national governments and government officials as well.

Answer 2

Limited Government

Question 3

Who was the president that said “When a president does it, that means that it is not legal.”

Answer 3

Richard Nixon

Question 4

The Constitution divides the power to govern between the states and the national gov’t

Answer 4

Federalism

Question 5

The power to govern is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Answer 5

Seperated Powers

Question 6

Why was separation of powers created?

Answer 6

To ensure that no single branch can dominate the government.

Question 7

Each branch of the national government has ways to check or control the other branches.

Answer 7

Checks And Balances

Question 8

What are some things the legislative branch can do?

Answer 8

They can override the president’s veto with a 2/3 vote.

Question 9

What are some things Judicial branch can do?

Answer 9

Can declare presidential acts on the consitution.

Question 10

What are some things Executive branch can do?

Answer 10

They can veto a bill.

Question 11

The constitution has built in ways to meet changing conditions.

Answer 11

Flexibility

Question 12

Purpose of 22nd amendment

Answer 12

To prevent presidents from being reelected over two terms

Question 13

Three powers Executive Branch has

Answer 13

• Commander in chief of military
• Can choose new Supreme Court Justices
• Sign or return bills from Congress

Question 14

What is the president’s cabinet?

Answer 14

Each head of a government agency (Department of Homeland Security, Dept of Treasury, Etc.)

Question 15

Two parts of Legislative Branch

Answer 15

Senate and House of Representatives

Question 16

Things required to be a member of the US Senate

Answer 16

• Live in state you represent
• Senators must be at least 30 years old
• Must be a citizen of US for at least nine years.

Question 17

Things required to be a member of House of Representatives

Answer 17

• Must be a citizen for at least 7 years
• Be at least 25 years old
• Must live in district they represent

Question 18

of House of Representatives per state are determined by

Answer 18

Each states population

Question 19

of Senators per state determined by

Answer 19

Two per state

Question 20

How long is a US Senator Term

Answer 20

Term is 6 years

Question 21

How long is House of Representatives Term

Answer 21

2 years

Question 22

When a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court.

Answer 22

Appeal

Question 23

Supreme Court ruled students have first amendment right to wear black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War.

Answer 23

Tinker V Des Moines

Question 24

1st amendment rights can be limited in school newspaper

Answer 24

Hazelwood V Kulhmeir

Question 25

Classmates right to an education outweighs your right of freedom of speech.

Answer 25

Morse V Frederick

Question 26

Supreme Court Make Up

Answer 26

1 Chief of Justice, 8 Associate Justices

Question 27

How does one get appointed as a Justice on Supreme Court

Answer 27

Appointed by President and then Senate must confirm it.

Question 28

How long can Justices stay on Court

Answer 28

For life

Question 29

Supreme Court is the first and only Court to hear a case.

Answer 29

Jurisdiction

Question 30

It hears appeals from lower courts

Answer 30

Appellate Jurisdiction

Question 31

Can declare laws Unconstitutional.

Answer 31

Judicial Review

Question 32

Requirements for Executive Branch of NY (Governor)

Answer 32

Citizens of at least 30 and 50 year residents of NY

Question 33

Bicameral (Two Chamber) legislature

Answer 33

Legislative Branch

Question 34

Highest Court in Judicial Branch of NY

Answer 34

Court of Appeals