Week 6 Review

Social Studies Review : 

Social Studies Review Week 6

The Constitution : 

The Constitution Three parts to the Constitution: The preamble… describes the purpose of the document Articles… describes the structure of our gov’t Amendments… changes to the Constitution

What does it do? : 

What does it do? Protects the rights of citizens Regulates the use of territory Manages conflict Establishes order and security

Representative Democracy : 

Representative Democracy A type of democracy in which citizens delegate authority to run the government to elected representatives

Separation of Powers : 

Separation of Powers The doctrine under which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government are not to infringe upon each other's powers.

Checks and Balances : 

Checks and Balances A system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Bicameralism : 

Bicameralism Having two branches or houses to the legislative branch (Congress) of U.S. government.

Federalism : 

Federalism The Constitution established federalism, a system of government in which power is divided and shared among the national and state government.  Power is also divided among the branches of government. Their powers are limited by a system of checks and balances. Power is exercised by the people. This is done through elected representatives at the national, state and local levels. This separation of power prevents tyranny and abuse of power. It also preserves liberty.

Branches of Government : 

Branches of Government 1.  LEGISLATIVE-makes the laws (Congress...Senate and House of Representatives) 2. EXECUTIVE-enforces and carries out the laws (President of US) 3. JUDICIAL-interprets the laws (Supreme Court)

How a Bill Becomes A Law : 

How a Bill Becomes A Law Beginning (An Idea) Propose a Bill Introduce the Bill Committee Action Subcommittee Action Bill is Reported Vote on the Bill Refer to Senate The bill is enrolled Actions Possible The bill Becomes a Law The bill is Vetoed The Veto is overturned Refer to Wednesday’s daily page for more information

National vs. State Government : 

National vs. State Government National Coin money. Declare war. Conduct foreign relations. Oversee foreign and interstate trade. State Ratify amendments. Manage public health and safety. Oversee trade within the state Both Share the following duties: Make and enforce laws. Tax. Borrow money.