Capitol Compromises
Article of the Constitution establishes Congress?
what is article I
Article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?
What is article II
The Supreme Court case established judicial review
what is marbury v madison
the name for a PERMANENT comittee that hears bills and debates them
what is a standing committee
term for the President’s ability to reject a bill
what is a veto?
The amonut of members are in the House of Representatives
what is 435
A directive issued by the President that has the force of law
The highest court in the United States?
what is the supreme court
term describes the vast network of government agencies that enforce laws?
what is the bureaucracy?
the Senate's check the President’s appointment (supreme court justices/ cabinet members) power by
what is approving or rejecting nominees
term for redrawing congressional district lines to favor a political party?
what is gerrymandering?
The President’s role as head of the military
The Supreme Court case ruled that the President is not above the law
federalist paper that stated "A strong executive is necessary for effective governance and national security"
what is federalist 70
the power (vote standard) power allows Congress to override a presidential veto
what is 2/3 majority vote
The compromise led to the bicameral legislature
what is the great compromise?
The President’s power to withhold certain communications from Congress and the courts
What is executive privilege
To maintain judicial independence and prevent political influence
Why do supremem court justices serve for life?
term for a court’s authority to hear a case first
what is original jurisdiction ?
this ensures that no branch becomes too powerful
what is checks and balances
The clause allows Congress to stretch its powers to do what they think is necessary
what is the elastic or necessary and proper clause?
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Chief Legislator, Chief of State, and Party Leader
The principle that ensures justices follow past rulings?
what is stare decisis?
any term for when different branches of government are controlled by different parties, often leading to gridlock
what is partisanship, seperation of powers, divided government, checks and balances
amendment limits the President to two terms?
what is the 22nd amendment