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Regents Review

Explore the division of powers in U.S. federalism, including delegated, concurrent, and reserved powers. Learn about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, their qualifications, responsibilities, and checks and balances. Delve into the Electoral College and its role in electing the President.

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Regents Review

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  1. Regents Review Federalism HW: Essay Outline – Foreign Policy Page 74-76 in Review Book

  2. Federalism • Division of power between state and federal government.

  3. Delegated Powers • Power given to the Federal government • Declare war • Issue money • military

  4. Concurrent Powers • Shared by both the federal and state governments. • Levy taxes • Voting qualifications • Borrow money

  5. Reserved Powers • Powers given to the state government • Education • Licenses • Motor vehicles

  6. Legislative Branch • Qualifications • 25 years old for House • 30 years old for Senate • Live in state representing • Citizenship for 7 years-House • Citizenship for 9 years – Senate • Term of Office • Senate serves for 6 years- House 2 years • No term limits. • Responsibilites • Declare war, post office, coin money, approve appointments, impeachment

  7. Executive Branch • Qualifications: • 35 years old • Last 14 Years in U.S. • Born U.S. citizen • Term of office: • 4 years • 2 term limit – now • Responsibilities • Commander in chief • Pardons • Negotiates treaties • Appoints Supreme Court Judges

  8. Judicial Branch • Qualifications: • No requirements • Term of office- life • Responsibilities • Judicial review • Interprets laws

  9. Checks and Balances • Ensure that one branch does not become more powerful than another. • Congress can impeach the President • Congress can override a veto

  10. Bill becomes a law • Pass by majority of both Houses • President can sign- LAW • Or • President can veto • Congress can override with 2/3 vote

  11. Electoral College • Election of the President by special electors. • Safety net.

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