3 Branches of Government Review

Front

What is the President's role as Chief Executive?

Back

Making sure laws are carried out

Front

Ashley hired a painter to paint her room but the painter spilled paint everywhere. She files a lawsuit. She would be called a ___________.

Back

Plantiff

Front

Checks and balances

Back

Principle that prevents 1 branch from gaining too much power

Front

What court case gave the Supreme Court the ability to reexamine a law to determine if it is constitutional?

Back

Marbury and Madison

Front

What does it mean to have a dual court system?

Back

Have federal and state courts

Front

Legislative powers NOT specifically stated in the Constitution are called? Options: Expressed Powers, Not called anything, Reserved Powers, Implied Powers

Back

Implied Powers

Front

What is the difference between a criminal and a civil court case?

Back

Criminal cases are accused of breaking the law. Civil cases involve a dispute between 2 parties (lawsuit).

Front

Who can declare a law unconstitutional?

Back

Judicial

Front

Branch of Government that enforces the laws: Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Back

Executive

Front

The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.

Back

Legislative