Legislative Branch
How many members are apart of the Senate and House of Representatives
100 & 435
How many terms can a President serve
2
Where do you go to get a case reviewed
Court of Appeals
What is the final committee a bill goes to before it goes to the President
Conference Committee
Define Checks and Balances
Where one branch is not stronger than the other
What 3 things can the President do to a bill that has been brought from Congress
Pocket, Veto, or Sign the bill
What is the meaning of Chief Executive
The President appoints top government officials and the President can can grant pardons and reprieves
How many Supreme Court Justices are apart of the Judicial Branch
9
What is the unspoken rule for all committees
Seniority System
Define Foreign Policy
The U.S. thoughts, actions, and beliefs towards other countries
When both houses meet together this call what
Is joint session
As the Chief Diplomat what is the role of the President
Meet with leaders from over countries and make treaties with other countries
How many District courts are there in the U.S..
94
What is the 5th step for a bill to become a law
Vote
Define the Government Corporations
Businesses owned by the Government
Who is the leader of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Vice President & the Speaker of the House
Every 4 years
Who approves judges
During the floor debate the debate can speak continuously for hours to prevent a bill from being passed. That is known as what?
Filibuster
Define Exclusive Jurisdiction
When only 1 court can hear a case
Each state is divided into parts of approximately equal proportion these are called what
Congressional Districts
If the President is unable to continue their Presidency who takes over as President
The Vice President
Which article established the Supreme Court in the Constitution
Article 3
During the process of a bill becoming law who can add amendments that have nothing to do with the bill up for debate
The Senate
Define Concurring Opinion
When a justice agrees when the majority but for different reasons