Branches of Government
Which branch of the government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Which house in Congress is based on state population?
House of Representatives
Name two presidential roles.
Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Legislative Leader, Head of State, Economic Leader, Party Leader
What are the three levels of the Federal Court System?
District Courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court
Give me the term for this definition: Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution, but deemed essential for governing.
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which branch of the government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
435
Name two FORMAL presidential powers.
Sign/veto laws, make treaties, appoint Supreme Court judges, grant pardons, call congress into special sessions
Give me the term for this definition: This Court's power to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
Give me the term for this definition: Division of government
Federalism
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
How many seats are in the Senate?
100
Name one INFORMAL presidential power.
Executive orders, executive agreements with other nations, using media/speeches to influence public opinion
What was the name of the court case that established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Give me the term for this definition: Powers that are directly listed in the Constitution.
What are the three levels of government?
Local, State, Federal/National
How long are the terms in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What are the Vice Presidents two main roles?
Break ties in the Senate and become President if needed.
Give me the term for this definition: Four Supreme Court judges must agree to hear a case.
Rule of Four
Give me the term for this definition: Powers that are not given to the federal government and are left to the states.
Reserved Powers
Which branch of government are the federal agencies under?
Executive Branch
How long are the terms in the Senate?
6 years
What part of government advises the President and helps carry out federal policies?
Cabinet
What are three different types of opinions that the judges can make on cases?
Majority, Concurring, Dissenting
Give me the term for this definition: Federal law takes priority over conflicting state and local laws.
Supremacy Clause