Executive br.
who is the current president?
Donald trump
how many senators are appointed per state?
2
how many members of are in the supreme court?
9
How can the President check Congress?
veto a bill passed by Congress to stop it from becoming a law.
Whats the name of the chief justice?
When the President appoints Cabinet members, ambassadors, or federal judges, which government body must provide "advice and consent" by confirming these appointments?
The U.S. Senate
how many house of reps are there?
435
Which article of the United States Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch and outlines the powers of the federal courts?
Article lll
How are federal judges and Supreme Court justices checked?
They are nominated by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate
which 2 members were accused of SA someone?
Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas
what are the three formal qualifications required to run for President of the United States?
1.35 years old
2.natural-born citizen of the United states
3.resident of the country for 14 years
How do the length of terms and the nature of representation differ between the Senate and the House of Representatives?
senators serve a 6 year terms
house of rep serve 2 year terms
According to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, federal judges and Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by which body?
The senate
why were checks n balances created?
to prevent any single branch of government from accumulating excessive power
how many members on the supreme court females?
4
What is the primary function of the President's Cabinet?
Advise the president on any subject relating to the official duties of their respective departments
What are the constitutional requirements to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding age, citizenship, and residency?
When the Supreme Court hears a case on appeal from a lower federal or state court, what kind of jurisdiction is it exercising?
Appellate jurisdiction
If Congress passes a bill and adjourns within 10 days, and the President takes no action, what happens to the bill, and what is this mechanism called?
The bill dies, and it is called a "pocket veto."
who joined the supreme court most recently?
Ketanji Brown jackson
What is an executive order?
A directive issued by the president to manage operations of the federal government that carries the force of law
Which specific constitutional clause empowers Congress to pass laws necessary to execute its enumerated or expressed powers?
The necessary and proper clause (Elastic clause)
How many Supreme Court justices must vote in favor of granting a petition for a writ of certiorari for the Court to officially agree to hear a case?
4
The Legislative branch is checking both the Executive and Judicial branches simultaneously.
which chief justice served the shortest term of all time?
John Rutledge (5 months and 14 days)