Legislative Branch
This chamber of Congress has 435 members.
What is the House of Representatives?
The President can issue this directive that has the force of law without Congress passing a bill.
What is an executive order?
SCOTUS stands for this.
What is the Supreme Court of the United States?
This principle keeps one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is checks and balances?
Federalism divides power between these two levels of government.
What are the national and state governments?
Members of this chamber serve 6-year terms.
What is the Senate?
Using military force against another country is an example of this type of power.
What is a hard power tool?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
This branch can veto laws passed by Congress.
What is the Executive Branch?
This person is the executive branch at the state level.
What is a governor?
Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes
What is a two-thirds vote?
Diplomacy and foreign aid are examples of this type of power.
What is a soft power tool?
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
What is the 6th Amendment?
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This is the lawmaking body at the federal level.
What is Congress?
If the President does not sign a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days, this happens to the bill.
What is a Pocket Veto?
The President acts as this role when leading the military.
What is Commander in Chief?
Marbury v Madison established this constitutional principle allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is Judicial Review
The House can bring charges against a president through this process.
What is impeachment?
Printing money is an example of this type of federal power.
These 7 steps are how a bill becomes a law.
What are...
1. Idea
2. Introduce as a bill
3. Committee
4. Floor Vote
5. Other Chamber Committee
6. Other Chamber Floor Vote
7. Presidents Desk
This group of advisors is made up of the heads of the executive departments and helps the President make decisions.
What is the Cabinet?
The 6th amendment protects these rights.
What are the right to a Speedy, Public or Impartial Trial and counsel?
The Senate has this power over presidential appointments.
What is confirmation?
his amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states.
What is the 10th Amendment?