3 Branches of Government

3 Branches of Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a principle of the constitution

• Freedom of Speech

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Practice of dispersing political power and

creating mutual accountability among political entities

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

Multiple Choice

Belief that the power of the government is granted by the consent of its people… aka the people are the source of all political power:

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review?

Multiple Choice

Powers shared between the state and federal government:

• Concurrent Powers

• Reserved Powers

Multiple Choice

Which enlightenment thinker influenced the separation of powers//3 Branches of Government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Baron De Montesqueieu

• John Locke

Fill in the Blanks

The senate is a reflection of the _______________ plan, and the House of Representatives is a reflection of the ___________ plan

Open Ended

How is the census related to the House of Representatives?

Open Ended

To be a senator, you must be ______ years old, to be a House rep you must be ______ years old.

Fill in the Blanks

Our current president is__________, Our current vice president is ____________

Open Ended

Why is it important to establish term limits for a President?

Open Ended

What are some responsibilities of the President?

Roles of the President

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

• Judicial Powers

• Chief Financial Planner

• Chief of State

Open Ended

What is the purpose of the Presidential Cabinet?

Open Ended

The last slide had a picture of the Supreme Court bench in 2018. What has changed since then?

(Hint: One new judge, One judge gone)

Open Ended

How is the appointment of a supreme court judge important for a President's legacy?