U1 Gov- Principles

Checks and Balances

• The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress.

• The Senate confirms judges named by the President.

• The federal government prints money, not the states.

• The people elect Representatives.

Popular Sovereignty

• The people elect Senators.

• Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

• The people elect Representatives.

• Senators must be US citizens for at least 9 years.

The _ Branch makes laws.

The _ Branch interprets the law.

The _ Branch enforces the law.

Best option: Define separation of powers

• Government power is divided between three branches.

• Government power is shared and divided by the national and state governments.

• Government authority comes from the people's consent.

• All people are equal under the law.

Best option: Define popular sovereignty

• Power comes from consent of the people.

• Each branch has powers to restrain the other two.

• The president is the chief executive.

• The Speaker is the leader of the House.

Best option: Define rule of law

• Laws are transparent, fair and equally enforced.

• The Constitution is the second attempt at a national government.

• Social contract theory influenced the Declaration of Independence.

• The federal and state governments share some powers (e.g. to tax).

How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?

• Confirms federal judges.

• Selects Speaker of the House.

• Rules whether laws are constitutional.

• Certifies electoral votes.

How does the legislative branch check the executive?

• Proposes new amendments.

• Selects the vice president.

• Rules executive actions are unconstitutional.

• Impeach and convict the president.