What is a federal government?

What is a confederal government?

Unitary, Confederate, or Federal Government?

This type of government is represented by ONE chair because there is ONE strong, central authority that makes decisions for everyone else.

Unitary, Confederate, or Federal Government?

We have this type of government in the United States

Unitary, Confederate, or Federal:

This type of government is rare these days. An example of it would be the European Union, where several smaller states(or countries) make a weaker central government.

The Vatican is an example of this type of government: The pope, Pope Francis, is a religious leader of the Catholic Church, and he is in charge of the Vatican.

This type of government has ONE ruler. This could be an absolute monarchy or a dictatorship.

In this type of government, the citizens have the power to vote.

There are a small group of leaders that usually are NOT elected to office in this type of government.

True or False?

There are two types of democracies: a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy.

Presidential Democracy or Parliamentary Democracy?

Examples: U.S. & Mexico

Presidential Democracy or Parliamentary Democracy?

Examples: England, Australia, Germany, Canada

Presidential Democracy or Parliamentary Democracy:

Presidents are elected by the PEOPLE.

Presidential Democracy or Parliamentary Democracy:

Presidents are elected by the legislature.

Presidential Democracy or Parliamentary Democracy:

Executive leaders(Prime Ministers/Chancellors/etc) can be elected out by a vote of no confidence made by the legislative branch.

True or False: You can have a president in a parliamentary democracy.

True or False: In a REPRESENTATIVE democracy, people vote on every issue that comes up.

True or False: In a DIRECT democracy, people vote on representatives to vote for them on the issues.

This government document inspired the U.S. Government because it limited the power of the government(or King) and gave more power to the people.

Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, which...

The first 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights guarantee people have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, and more. What colonial concept does this address?

True or False: The concept of due process says that people can create and run their own government.

Which enlightenment thinker argued that people are selfish by nature and government is needed to protect people?

Which enlightenment thinker supported religious freedom and freedom of speech, and was quoted as saying, "I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Which enlightenment thinker thought government got it's power from the people and that if people disagreed with the government, they could overthrow it.

Which enlightenment thinker believed there should be a separation of power in the government, which explains why we have three separate branches of government that have checks and balances?

Which enlightenment thinker argued that torture should never be used and people accused of a crimes should have certain rights?

What was the policy where England would ignore what the colonies were doing wrong because it was too expensive/difficult/risky for them to do something about it?

What did England need after the French & Indian War?

The Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, etc. were all ________ on the colonists by England to get back money from the war.

What act by England made colonists have to keep British troops in their house?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Which of the following did the Declaration of Independence NOT include?

What type of government has its power restricted by the people?

Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?

Citizens can participate in government decisions.

Which quote best represents the concept of limited government?

Limited Government

A Constitution is...

Rule of Law

Separation of Power

In the American system, Congress passes laws but they have no power to enforce them. This is an example of...

Elon Musk is arrested for tax evasion! He spends $$$ billions on his defense, but he is still charged and arrested. This is an example of...

Imagine you are studying the US constitution. It specifically states what powers the government has. What is this principle called?

All government power comes from the people

Legislative (creates the laws)/Executive (carries out the laws/Judicial(interprets the laws)

designed to prevent one branch from seizing too much power. Example: President nominates judges, Senate approves nominations

People participate in elections to choose government officials

Individuals are often thrown into jail without explanations

The ruler has no set timetable to step down or provide others with an opportunity to lead.

The government has multiple branches with well-defined roles

The people have no ability to influence the decisions of the government.

control is placed with the ruler and his/her appointees, and there are no limits imposed on his/her authority.

Citizens do not have a voice

Citizens have a voice and can vote for their leaders

a change to the Constitution

passing of laws (statutes) by Congress

a body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments

the nation's fundamental law; the nation's highest law;"the supreme law of the land"

idea that government must be conducted according to constitutional principles

the nation's courts interpret and apply the Constitution in the cases they hear

unwritten traditions may be as strong as written laws (i.e. presidential cabinet, Vice Presidential succession (later the 25th Amendment), no-third-term tradition (later the 22nd Amendment)

the body of electors that makes the formal selection of the President

actions of the President; as Commander-in-Chief , the pres. can send troops to another country and make war without a formal declaration; the pres. can make executive agreements, which do not require ratification like treaties

political power should be divided between a central or national government and a number of regional governments

changes or addition that becomes part of the written language of the Constitution

a change in the Constitution as a result of custom or practice rather than a formal change in the language of the Constitution by the formal amendment process

the power of a court to determine whether a government action is constitutional or not

Congress set up all federal courts (except the Supreme Court, which was created by the Constitution)

government may only do those things that the people have given it the power to do; government is not all-powerful

(1803) Supreme Court case that established the power of judicial review

the act of approving a proposed amendment (i.e. formal approval)

idea that government and its officers must always obey the laws of the land (they are never above it)

each of the basic powers of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—should be wielded by an independent branch of government; created three equal branches of government

in violation of a provision of the Constitution, and therefore illegal and of no effect

How many numbered sections (articles) follow the Preamble in the Constitution?

In what system are the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government gathered under one agency?

What does Article IV of the Constitution address?

What principle is defined as the division of power among a central government and several regional governments?

The principle of popular sovereignty states that all political power resides in the

How many different ways can the Constitution be formally changed?

An amendment may be proposed by a ______ vote in each house of Congress and be ratified by ________ of the State legislatures.

How is an amendment proposed?

How is an amendment ratified?

What are the six basic principles of the Constitution?

Which president broke the "no-third-term tradition?"

Which basic principle is also known as "constitutionalism" or "rule of law?"

The opening of the Preamble ("We the People of the United States...") demonstrates what basic principle?

What allows the executive branch to reject an act of Congress?

Who created the federal courts that fall below the Supreme Court?

According to the Constitution, who regulates foreign and interstate commerce?

The Constitution places _________ under the direct control of the President.

What group acts as an advisory body by custom rather than by constitution decree?

The custom that the Senate will approve only appointees acceptable to the senator or senators of the President's party from the state involved is known as

An executive agreement is a pact between the head of a foreign state and

How many powers or branches are there in the government?

Which of the following are part of the judiciary branch:

The name of the branch in charge of making and voting for laws is:

What is the constitution?

This is the branch in charge of approving or disapproving the laws.

What other decions can the legislative branch make?

The vice-president can take the place of the president in case the president himself cannot fulfill his responsibilites.

According to the video you saw, what are the other powers nowadays?

The legislative branch oversees the government.

The reason why the powers are separated is: