The Judicial Branch
Whose job is it to appoint federal judges?
The President
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role.
What is commander in chief
How many Senators are there?
100
Which court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
According to Federalist No. 10, what is the biggest threat to the new republic?
Factions
What is the total number of justices currently on the Supreme Court?
9
This is a formal rule or regulation issued by the president.
Executive Order
Which stalling attempt can only be carried out in the Senate and not the House of Representatives?
Filibuster
Which Supreme Court cases established the precedent of "separate but equal"?
Plessy v. Ferguson
According to Federalist No. 51, what is the best way to focus and contain people's self-interest?
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
What is the length of a term for all Supreme Court Justices
Life
He served the most terms in office as president.
FDR
Who are the three presidents that have been impeached by the House of Representatives?
Johnson, Clinton, Trump
In which Supreme Court case was the supremacy clause of the Constitution affirmed?
In which Federalist paper does Alexander Hamilton present the idea of judicial review?
Federalist No. 78
How many 'levels' are there in the Federal Court system?
3 (Trial/District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court)
In what role is the president the leader of the armed forces?
Commander in Chief
How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Which Constitutional clause was limited in the case US v. Lopez (1995)?
Commerce clause
Which Federalist paper argues that the large size of the country will ensure the longevity of the republic?
Federalist No. 10
What kind of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over?
Cases involving disputes between the states or disputes arising among ambassadors and other high-ranking ministers
What is minimum number of years a president must live in the U.S?
14
What section of the Constitution lists Congress' expressed powers?
Article I, Section 8
What was the decision Baker v. Carr (1962) about?
One-person-one vote principle
In which Federalist paper does the author argue for "energy in the executive"?
Federalist No. 70