Judicial Branch
How long do federal judges keep their office? They must also have _______ ________ to keep their office.
For life, good behavior
Where in the Constitution can you find the powers of Congress?
Article 1
Which house of Congress has equal representation?
Senate
If the president does not like a bill, what can he do? Double Points
Veto
List the 3 requirements to be president
1) native born 2) at least 35 3) lived here at least 14 years
Federal judges must be appointed by the ____________ and approved by the _____________.
President, Senate
members of the House of Representatives terms last for ________. members of the Senate's term last for _____ .
2 years; 6 years
This person fills in as president of the senate. They are the most senior senator of the majority party. What is the title of this position? Double Points
President Pro-tempore
A bill is first introduced in the H of R and passes with a majority vote. Where does it go next?
the Senate
The President is required to tell Congress 1x per year about how the country is doing. What speech does he give?
State of the Union Address
What are the two types of cases courts hear? and define them. Double Points
Criminal: a crime has been committeed
Civil: disputes between individuals about their rights being violated
The number of representatives each state has depends on that states ______________. Double Points
population
A Senator's term last for ________. To run for the Senate, you must be _______ years old.
6 years; 30
When a bill is introduced into the House or Senate, where does it go?
the appropriate standing committee. This committee decides whether or not the full house will vote on it.
Treaties are negotiated by the __________. Must be approved by the ___________.
President, Senate
This power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. Double points
Judicial Review
There are two houses of Congress- What is the word we use for this? Congress is ______________.
bicameral
Who is the head of the Senate? Name or position will do...
Vice President!
Where does a bill go if the House of Representatives and the Senate pass different versions?
Conference committee
Double points. The Elastic Clause is also called the __________ clause and it allows Congress to stretch its powers. Powers granted by the elastic clause are called ______________ powers.
Necessary and proper clause; Implied
What are the three levels of federal courts? Put them in order from lowest to highest
supreme court
appeals (circuit) courts
district (trial) courts
This person is the leader of the House of Representatives and is elected by its members.
Speaker of the House
Which house can initiate taxes? Which house approves presidential treaties, and nominations?
Taxes- H of R; Approving nominations/treaties- Senate
Official can be removed from office if they are found guilty of wrongdoing. Only the ___(1)____ can ____(2)___(accuse) officials. Only the ____(3)____ can conduct the trial and find them guilty or not guilty.
House of Representatives; impeach; Senate
This is the name of the 15 advisers who help the president make decisions. And all members need to be approved by the ______________. (2 answers)
Cabinet; Senate