Powers Of The Branches Flashcards
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What are enumerated(delegated, expressed), implied, and reserved powers?
Enumerated- powers stated in the constitution
Implied- powers that are granted to the US government but aren’t explicitly stated in the constitution
Reserved- powers reserved for the states
What’s the purpose of the elastic clause
Grants the government implied powers which allows it to adapt to modern needs
What are some powers of the legislative branch
Coin money, make laws, declare war, borrow money, impeach officials, raise taxes, ratify treaties, regulate trade, collect taxes, create lower federal courts
What are some powers of the executive branch
Control military, carry out laws, negotiate treaties, appoint officials, veto
What are some powers of the judicial branch
Interperet laws, judicial review
What are qualifications to serve on the house at federal level
25 years old, serve two year term, be a citizen for seven years, live in the district you represent
What are qualifications to serve on the senate at federal level
30 years old, 6 year term, citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent
To get specific, what powers do the HOUSE have and SENATE
House - raise taxes, impeach government officials
Senate - approve presidential appointments and treaties, and serve as a court during an impeachment
What are qualifications to serve as President
35 years old, natural born citizen, residency of the US for 14 years, and serve a four year term
What’s original and appellate jurisdiction
Original- hearing a court case first and having power over the case first
Appellate- a court has to review a case
what are some enumerated powers
power to tax, commerce and trade, create and maintain an army, declare war, regulate foreign and interstate trade, determine naturalisation laws, create postal services, confirm appointments, ratify treaties
who is the president pro tempore
the person who presides over the senate when the vice president is not available
what are some implied powers
post offices closing on sunday
what are some state powers
driver’s license, public schools
what are some concurrent powers
roads, taxes
what are qualifications to serve on the FLORIDA state legislature
21 years old , live in the district you represent, live in state for two years
