https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb Reviewing US Federal Government en-us 2018-02-05 04:42:44 UTC 2026-01-09 13:49:15 UTC hello@padlet.com nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965520 A representation of the three branches of government]]> 2018-02-05 04:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965520 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965641 1. The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) checks Congress by declaring a law unconstitutional. Such laws could be trying to place a tax on a certain population of people or preventing people to vote.
2.The way Congress checks the Judicial Branch is by having the power to confirm the appointees (by the president) who want to become a judge in the Supreme Court. This way no one who has a radical mindset can impact how the laws of the nation are interpreted.
3. The president is the "commander in chief" and can direct the military wherever he pleases. To partake in a war and put money into the efforts it would need to be approved by Congress. This has the power to prevent the president from plundering and conquering territory.]]> 2018-02-05 04:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965641 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965645 I think the two most important amendments are the 1st and 15th amendments. I think the 1st amendment is important because it gives everyone a freedom to express themselves however they please. I feel that this allows and encourages a diverse and progressive culture. I also feel that this type of culture leads to a more balanced society. I think the 15th amendment is of equal importance to the 1st amendment because once slaves were freed they weren't able to be represented in the government. This amendment paved the way for minorities to be represented and have their voice heard.]]> 2018-02-05 04:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965645 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965674 One of the proposals to fix issues in the Constitution was to revisit and change some of the amendments to suit the time that we live in. This is a possible theory, but the Founding Fathers made it difficult to change amendments. They partially did this prevent any massive overhaul to the Constitution which could have a negative impact on the well-being of the United States. An unintended of consequence of mending the amendments is providing stability to the nation. If it was very easy to change amendments then the laws of the country would not be solid possibly causing discord among the population.]]> 2018-02-05 04:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227965674 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966378 1. They can establish courts to Congress (Ex. District Courts, Appeals Courts).
2. They have the responsibility of  ensuring the long-term health of the country.
3. They have the power to pass laws even if the president vetoes it (can pass with a 2/3 vote in each chamber).
4. Have "enumerated powers" (taxing, spending money, declaring war, regulation commerce, etc.)
5. They have the power to impeach officials.
6. They can make courts that are inferior to the Supreme Court.
7. Have the power to approve or reject the people the president appoints to federal positions.]]> 2018-02-05 05:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966378 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966388 1. The president has the power to carry out laws and suggest new ones.
2. The president controls the national defense and foreign policy of the nation.
3. The president has the power to veto laws that don't benefit the nation.
4. The president can nominate/appoint ambassadors, judges, etc.
5. Can issue pardons for anyone unless it's a state offense.
6. Federal agencies are tasked with enforcing the laws that Congress pass.]]> 2018-02-05 05:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966388 nylepage11 https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966414 1. They have the power to interpret all laws (jurisdiction of federal and constitutional laws).
2. Lower Courts (District Courts and Appeals Courts) set a precedent for future cases.
3. The judges have life tenure to prevent them from being threatened by other branches of government.
4. They have the power to declare actions of Congress unconstitutional.
5. Their rulings are "the supreme law of the land" so once they have come to a verdict, only they can overturn it.
6. They are responsible for checking the other branches of government.]]> 2018-02-05 05:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nylepage11/50n0f33xvzsb/wish/227966414