Government divided into legislative, executive & judicial branches.

Separation of Powers

Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

Checks & Balances

The people hold all the power in our government.

Popular Sovereignty

First 10 amendments to the Constitution (Bill of Rights).

Individual Rights

National government (DC) is responsible for military and states

for marriage.

Federalism

Government only has the powers given in the Constitution.

Limited Government

Citizens can vote when they turn 18 years old.

Republicanism

Who are Illinois two Senators in Washington DC?

Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk

The House has how many members based on population?

435

The House and Senate together are called

Congress

Each state’s number in the Electoral College is based on

How many people they have in Congress

A Senator’s term is how many years?

6

A Representative’s term is how many years?

2

The head of the House of Representatives is called

The Speaker

How can Congress “check” the power of the President?

Impeachment

How can the President “check” on the power of Congress?

Veto

What are the two qualifications to be President?

Natural born citizen and be at least 35 years old

How many years is in a President’s term?

4

How many terms can a President serve?

Two because of the 22nd amendment

Who appoints people to the Supreme Court?

The President

What do we call the President’s power to release someone from

prison?

Pardon

What hat is the President wearing when he give the State of the

Union Address?

CEO

How many people are on the Supreme Court?

9

How long does a person serve on the Supreme Court?

Serves for Life

How can the Supreme Court check on both Congress & the President?

Declare Laws Unconstitutional

The police can not take your property.

4th Amendment

You can’t be forced to testify against yourself in court.

5th Amendment

You have the right to a jury trial.

6th Amendment

Troops can not be placed in your house.

3rd Amendment

You can write a letter to the newspaper criticizing the

government.

1st Amendment

Amendment – Limits the President to 2 terms.

22nd

Amendment – Ends Slavery

13th

Amendment – Women get to Vote.

19th

Contract (agreement) between government & people.

Preamble

Electoral College – How many to win?

270