Congress
This word describes the process whereby a Senator attempts to prevent a bill from being debated.
According to the Constitution, you need to be this age in order to qualify for the presidency.
The authority to hear certain cases is called
Who is responsible for enforcing laws, foreign policy, and commanding the armed forces?
This power of Congress verifies that regulatory agencies are following through with their mission and goals.
Address that the President gives on a yearly basis to Congress
The celebrated decision in this case gave the Supreme Court judicial review.
List 3 enumerated/expressed powers of Congress.
declare war, levy taxes, regulate interstate/foreign commerce, create post offices
Who consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and is responsible for making laws?
This chamber has so many rules.
Allows the president to bypass Congress' treaty approval check.
Both civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts and most federal cases begin in one of the U.S. ____________.
That no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property is part of
Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
This chamber is in charge of INITIATING any bills that require the raising of revenue.
Number of executive departments.
Submitting a judicial candidate's name to the home state before a senatorial hearing is called
This clause allows in the Constitution allows Congress to do more things than what is actually enumerated in the document.
Who approves the appointed Supreme Court justices?
Describe the two steps of the impeachment process.
1. House uses a simple majority to vote for impeachment. AND 2. Senate must have a 2/3 majority to convict an official.
The right to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security
an order to a lower court by the Supreme Court to send up a case for review
Clause of the Constitution that implies the president is the "Chief Executive" or the leader of the Executive Branch
Who has the final authority to officially declare war?