Legislative Branch
This many members serve in the Senate and House, respectively.
100 and 435
This is the main legislative power the President uses to reject a bill.
Veto
This landmark 1803 case established "Judicial Review."
Marbury v. Madison
This department handles foreign policy and oversees U.S. embassies.
Department of State
This is the very first step in the lawmaking process.
A Congressman introduces the bill
These leaders track how party members plan to vote and ensure they show up.
Majority whips
This title describes the President as the final authority over the military.
Commander in Chief
This is the correct order a case follows to reach the Supreme Court.
trial - appellate - Supreme
This department manages the military and national security.
Department of Defense
This is the stage where the vast majority of bills "die."
Committee Action
This is considered the STRONGEST power held by Congress.
Power of the Purse
This presidential role involves acting as the leader of their political party.
Party Chief
This is the length of a term for a Supreme Court Justice.
Life long or retirement
This department manages the nation’s finances and the IRS.
Department of the Treasury
After a bill is introduced, it is sent here to be reviewed and edited.
Standing Committee
A Senator serves for this many years, while a House member serves for this many.
6, 2
This is an order issued by the President that has the force of law
Executive Order
This philosophy describes a justice who is hesitant to overturn existing laws.
Judicial Restraint
This department operates the federal prison system and enforces laws.
Department of Justice
To override a veto, Congress needs this margin of support in both houses.
2/3
This leader is selected by the House to keep order and lead sessions.
Speaker of the House
The President must get a resolution from Congress within this many days to keep troops fighting.
90 days
This is the name for the final, official decision made by the Supreme Court.
Majority opinion
This department was created to protect against domestic threats and oversee borders.
Department of Homeland Security
Before going to the President, both chambers must agree on this.
The bill in the exact same form, cannot be two different versions