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Which level of Federal Courts has judges called Justices?
Supreme
Congress is a __________________ legislature, meaning it has two houses:
BiCameral
How many terms can a president serve according to the Constitution?
2 four year terms
The United States has a __________________ court system, consisting of both federal and state courts
Dual
The party filing the lawsuit/complaint is the __________________.
The party accused of wrongdoing or being sued is the __________________.
Plaintiff, Defendant
What level of Federal Courts has a jury?
District
Powers specifically written in the Constitution are called __________________ (or enumerated) powers, while unwritten powers used to carry them out are __________________ powers.
Expressed (Written) Implied (Not Written)
The head of the Executive Branch is the __________________, whose primary job is to __________________ (or carry out/enforce) laws.
President, Execute or Carry out Laws
The authority of a court to hear a case first is called __________________ jurisdiction
Original
In a __________________ case, a court settles a legal dispute between two parties to recover damages or compensation.
Civil
Money paid to secure temporary release from jail before a trial is called __________________
Bail
Whats the 3rd Step in the Lawmaking Process?
Debate on the floor of Senate/House
________________________: Campaign leader helping members of their political party win office.
Chief of Party
Which level of Federal Courts has 3 Judges and can only hear appeals?
US Court of Appeals
In a __________________ case, a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty
Criminal
In felony cases, a __________________ jury decides if there is enough evidence to formally charge (__________________) the defendant
Grand, Indict
Organized groups that try to influence lawmakers to address specific problems are called __________________ groups (e.g., NRA, NAACP, ASPCA)
Interest Groups
The President is assisted by the Vice President, regulatory agencies, and a group of advisers known as the __________________ (Not the piece of furniture)
Cabinet
The authority to review a case from a lower court is called __________________ jurisdiction.
Appellate Jurisdiction
The ____ Amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner
5th
Police must have __________________ cause (evidence) before making an arrest
Probable
Whats the phrase used to remember the lawmaking process?
I cant draw very realistic sharks
________________________: Influences policy, delivers State of the Union, signs or vetoes bills.
Chief legislator
The landmark Supreme Court case __________________ v. Madison established the principle of __________________ review.
Marbury, Judicial Review
__________________ of law is the constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions
Due Process