Section 1
How does the power of the judicial review act as a check on the legislative and executive branches?
it can nullify (void) laws that conflict with the constitution
What portion of Congress needs to vote to override a president veto?
2/3s
Which branch has the power to veto laws?
Executive Branch
which branch has the power to impeach judges and presidents?
Legislative
What determines how many representatives a state has?
Population
supremacy clause is
federal laws are superior to state laws
What speech does the president give to congress and the citizens once a year
state of the union
Which Branch interprets laws?
Judicial
what is the purpose of the electoral college?
elects the president of the USA
Jimmy is 40 years old. He was born in Germany and became a citizen 15 years ago. Since then he has lived in Colorado. Can jimmy be a senator, representative, both or neither for the state of Florida?
Neither
destiny is 31 years old and has been a citizen for 11 years. What can she run for?
Senate and Representative
what happens to a case if the supreme court refuses to hear it?
the decision of the lower court stands
How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch in regards to laws written by the Legislative Branch?
Declares laws unconstitutional
When a president orders a military strike, what role is he acting in at that moment?
Commander-in-chief
In order to uphold the rule of law, judges are to be...
Impartial
Brenda is 29 and was born in the USA. she has lived in Virginia for ten years. What can she run for?
Representative
elastic clause can be summed up in these two words...
necessary and proper
The appellate courts job is what...
review decisions made in lower courts
Daily Double
Who is fourth in line to President if Pres, VP and Speaker of the house died?
Secretary of State
If the pres and vice pres died, who would become president?
Speaker of the House
What article is dealing with the Legislative Branch
Article 1
how long is a senator term length?
6 years
The president nominates someone for Secretary of State but the Senate must approve it.
What principle does this illustrate?
Checks and Balances
a bill is passed, is vetoed, the veto is overridden to become a law and then the court decides the law is unconstitutional. What order are the branches powers being used here?
Legislative, Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What role allows the president to be the leader of the military?
Commander-in-Chief