Powers
What power did Marbury v. Madison establish for the Judicial Branch?
Judicial Review, so the Judicial Brach can evaluate laws.
Which branch of government (not person) has the exclusive responsibility to approve or deny laws passed by Congress?
Which executive department is in charge of implementing legislation about school funding?
Department of Education
Two people were arrested for human trafficking across state lines.
Federal district court
How big of a majority is needed for states to propose an amendment to the Constitution?
2/3 Majority
What is the Elastic Clause?
It grants Congress the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its explicitly listed (enumerated) powers
Which branch can declare a legislation to be unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Following Executive direction, which agency focuses on tax accountability and collection?
IRS - Internal Revenue Service
After being found guilty of embezzlement in a district court, a person believes they were tried unfairly and claims to be innocent. They want a new trial.
Court of appeals
What is the NPVIC?
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
What is an "Enumerated Power" of Congress?
The specific, explicit authorities granted to the United States federal government—primarily Congress—by the U.S. Constitution
Which branch of government nominates Supreme Court Justices?
The Executive Branch
Which Department works with both businesses and the President to form reasonable business policies?
The Department of Commerce
The state of Arizona wants to file a suit against the state of California over which state has the right to use the water from the Colorado River.
Supreme Court
Which 2 Amendments specifically help balance between the powers of the state and the Federal governments?
What are "Reserved Powers?
Political powers that the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly grant to the federal government nor deny to the states
Who can impeach the President by starting a trial to have them removed from office?
The House of Representatives
Which federal agency is the top police agency in the U.S. and solves cases involving crimes that cross state lines?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
What is the inherent right of American Indian tribes to govern themselves and manage their own affairs called?
Sovereignty
How much of a vote majority does Congress need to override a Presidential Veto?
2/3
Which clause ensures that the federal government has the highest authority, overriding conflicting state laws?
Supremacy Clause
Once the President has been impeached and been found guilty, which governing body can remove them from office?
The Senate
Which government agency regulates businesses' disposal of chemical waste?
Bureau of Land Management
What is the main purpose of diversity jurisdiction in the state and federal judiciaries?
To resolve disputes between parties from different states
Who serves as the Senate Leader when the Vice-President is not available?
President Pro Tempore