Roles of the President
This role involves the presidents power to decide what to do with the US Armed Forces
Commander in Chief
An informal group of advisors to the president
Presidential Cabinet
A congress made up of two houses is called this
Bicameral
Where can the idea for a law come from
a representative or a regular citizen
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Chief Diplomat
Department meant for handling foreign affairs
State department
what are the three types of powers congress has?
Expressed, Implied, and Inherent
Which chamber has a 5-minute time limit for each speaker on the debate floor
the House
a government ruled by a small group of elites
Oligarchy
This role involves campaigning for others in their party
Party Chief
Department meant for protect public lands and natural resources
Department of Interior
How long is a Senators Term?
6 years
Where do most bills die?
Committee Action
What is the role of the Judicial Branch
Interpret Laws
Power to reject laws passed by congress
Veto
Department meant for heling farmers improve their production and income
Department of Agriculture
Who/what role is the leader of the House of Representatives
Nancy Pelosi/Speaker of the House
What is the goal of a conference committee
to create a compromise between the house and the senate
What do we call money that is given directly to a candidate for election purposes
Hard Money
Power of the President to forgive someone for their crimes
Pardons
Department meant for ensures equal housing opportunities
Department of Housing and Urban development
the House of Reps
If the president does nothing to a bill and congress is no longer in session, the bill dies. What do we call this?
Pocket Veto
What were the names of Americas first political parties
Federalists and Anti-Federalists