Judicial in a Flash
how many Justices make up the Supreme court?
9 Justices
What is the shared power between states and federal government called?
Federalism
How many departments make up the Executive Branch?
Fifteen Departments
What are the two chambers of Congress?
the Senate, and the House of Representatives
what is the job of the Department of Transportation?
to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system in rural and urban in areas alike.
How many court systems do we have in the United States
2 court systems, State court and Federal Court
of the 7000-8000 cases submitted to the Supreme Court, how many are given a full review?
only 80-150 per year.
How long is a single term in the Senate?
Six years
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
If the president does not like a bill he can ___ it.
Veto
Which court can pick and choose which cases they would like to hear?
The Supreme Court
What makes a case qualify for federal court?
If it involves federal laws, a dispute between states, a dispute that involves the constitution, or if there is $75,000+ between residents of different states.
where do ALL financial bills originate?
the House of Representatives
How many Senators must agree for one member of senate to be kicked out?
2/3 or more of the Senate must agree.
Who becomes president if the president AND the vice president both die?
The Speaker of House.
What are the 2 types of Court Cases?
Criminal cases and Civil cases
What is Concurrent Jurisdiction?
Is when 2 or more court systems are involved in a case.
what is a Regulation?
Rules about how a new law/policy will be enforced/carried out.
How old must you be to join the Senate?
at least 30 years old
what is the maximum term a single president can serve?
Ten years in total.
Name something that can be used as evidence in court.
A witness, documents, images/videos, DNA, or any other tangible item related to the case.
What, and How many Courts did the constitution actually create?
only one, the Supreme Court
the Department of Justice.
Who can submit a bill into the congress?
Members of Senate and House of Representatives