STATE Flashcards
Identify the word/s described by each statement
The presidential system operates on the principles of
Separation of power & Principles of check and balances
Division of powers between the national government and the local government units is an essential feature of
federal government
consists of House of Representative and Senate
bicameral
Privileged military, business, and religious individual rule it
Aristrocracy
A government where there is no division of powers between the executive an legislative
Parliamentary Government
The organ of the government that interprets laws
Judiciary
The law-making department of the state
Legislative
The law of enforcing department of the state
Executive
In parliamentary system, the prime minister is directly responsible to the
Legislature
In the parliamentary system, members can continue office until they enjoy the confidence of the
Minister
The prime minister can be removed from office by a motion of ________ by the members of the parliament.
Loss of Confidence
When a country’s legislature has only one chamber
Unicameral
One organ of government acts as a check on the power of the other organ based on the doctrine of
Separation of Powers
a form of government where the people’s participation is an important element
Democratic Government
a system in which the powers of the government are divided into three distinct classes: legislative, executive and judiciary.
Presidential Government
The power of the President to approve or disapprove proposed bills by the Congress.
Veto Power
Literally means “show-me-body”.
Habeas Corpus
it exercises all powers of the state in the earliest times, but is now limited by the Constitution.
Monarchy
A form of government that is ruled by religious leaders/groups.
Theocracy
two grounds where the President can suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.
Invasion & Rebellion
The President can say no to a law passed by Congress, called a veto. But if most of Congress still wants the law, they can say yes anyway, which shows how Congress can control the President’s power.
(Executive or Judiciary)
Executive
Judges are chosen for life and can only be fired for serious reasons. This means they’re not influenced by the President or Congress and can make decisions based on the law, not politics. So, they keep the other branches in check and make sure they don’t abuse their power.
(Executive and Judiciary)
Judiciary
