All individual states look after their own internal affairs i.e. education and policing. Things concerning ALL states such as war, are handled by Congress
1 of 7
Constitution
a Set of rules that define how a country should be run. the US constitution relys heavily on the 2 principles of: Separation of Power and a sytem of "Checks and Balances"
2 of 7
Separation of Powers
The 3 powers are: Executive (The President), Legislative (Congress) and the Judiciary (Supreme Court)
3 of 7
The Roles of the Powers
The Executive power Carries out laws. The Legislative power makes laws and the Judiciary checks that all laws passed by congress are FAIR.
4 of 7
The President of the United States
-Most important power - Elected every 4 years - the Constitution stops him from being too powerful - the Congress and Supreme Court act as a "Watchdog" to ensure this.
5 of 7
U.S Congress
-Made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. - Congress, along with the President, run the country.
6 of 7
Supreme Court
- Consists of Judges, usually experienced Lawyers. - Make sure the Government don't pass unfair laws or abuse their power. - They have the power to say that a law is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. (Could harm the people and/or their rights)
7 of 7
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
a Set of rules that define how a country should be run. the US constitution relys heavily on the 2 principles of: Separation of Power and a sytem of "Checks and Balances"
Back
Constitution
Card 3
Front
The 3 powers are: Executive (The President), Legislative (Congress) and the Judiciary (Supreme Court)
Back
Card 4
Front
The Executive power Carries out laws. The Legislative power makes laws and the Judiciary checks that all laws passed by congress are FAIR.
Back
Card 5
Front
-Most important power - Elected every 4 years - the Constitution stops him from being too powerful - the Congress and Supreme Court act as a "Watchdog" to ensure this.
Comments
No comments have yet been made