Judicial Branch
What is the highest court in the United States
The Supreme Court
Every ten years, the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives can change based on population shifts. What is the name of this process
Reapportionment
how long can the president serve
10 years max
bicameral
having two chambers (the two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives)
bill
a draft of a proposed law
How many Supreme Court Justices must agree to hear a case before it is actually accepted for review
at least 4
What is the main purpose of a Conference Committee in the legislative process
To resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the same bill
Which part of the executive branch is responsible for advising the President and helping to carry out policy across specific areas like agriculture, labor, and transportation
The Cabinet
veto
the power or authority to reject a decision or proposal
pardon
When somebody is excused for their crime
What is the name for the power of court to hear a case for the very first time, before any appeals
Original jurisdiction
in the Senate, what is the name for the tactic used to delay a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period
Filibuster
How many executive departments currently make up the President's Cabinet
15 departments
statute
a written law passed by a legislative body
legislation
the making or giving of laws
How many justices currently serve on the U.S. Supreme Court
nine justices
Which house of Congress has the sole power to begin the impeachment process against a federal official
The House of Representatives
What is the main responsibility of the executive branch
to carry out and enforce laws
executive order
a rule or order issued by the president
cabinet
a group of people to advise a head of state, usually from the executive branch
What is the main power of the Supreme Court to declare a law or executive action unconstitutional called
Judicial Review
What house of Congress has the exclusive power to originate all bills for raising taxes
House of Representatives
If the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who is next in line to become President
The Speaker of the House
appellate court
a higher court that reviews the decisions of lower courts
writ of certiorari
orders a lower court to deliver its record in a case so that the higher court may review it