Executive Departments:
Legislative Institutions
Political Parties:
Judicial Institutions
Civil Rights & Liberties
100
Dept. of Treasury
This dept. develops and recommends fiscal policies. They also print and coin money.
100
Congress
Establishing and collecting taxes, providing defense for our country, borrowing money, and establishing immigration policies are all powers named in the Constitution given to
100
Republican Party
This party is considered socially conservative and economically neoliberal.
100
Supreme Court
This court settles disputes involving the interpretation of the Constitution. This court has full authority over federal courts.
100
Establishment Clause
A provision of the First Amendment that prohibits Congress from supporting an official government-sponsored religion.
200
Dept of State
This dept. advises the president on foreign policy and negotiates treaties.
200
Senate
To run for this office, you must be 30 years old, a citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state to which they are elected.
200
Democratic Party
This party began as a conservative party in the mid 1800's but later evolved into a more liberal party.
200
Chief, Associate
The head Supreme Court Justice is called the ___ Justice, while the other eight are called ___ Justices.
200
Writ of Habeas Corpus
A writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge and show cause why the prisoner should not be released.
300
Dept. of Justice
Attorney General heads this department and sometimes gives legal advice to the President. Responsible for providing legal counsel for the people of the U.S.
300
House of Representatives
All bills that have to do with raising revenue, such as those for taxes, must originate where?
300
Constitution Party
This party is a conservative minority party founded in 1992. Their beliefs are centered around the Bible and favor limiting federal government and U.S. involvement in international affairs.
300
Original and Appellate
What type or types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
300
Exclusionary Rule
A rule that forbids the introduction of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
400
Dept of Commerce
This dept. is responsible for furthering international trade, economic growth and technological advancement opportunities in the U.S. They also issue patents and trademarks.
400
Standing Committees of the Senate
What is executive orderPermanent committe created to address changing political, social, and economic conditions. Examples: Banking Committee, Indian Affairs Committee, and Veterans' Affairs Committee: _____ Committees of the _____.
400
Libertarian Party
This party is a minority party created in 1971 that centers around individual liberties. They want to end taxes and minimally regulate a free market economy.
400
Special Court
Type of court established to meet a particular purpose. Also known as legislative courts. An example is the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
400
Bill of Attainder
An act of legislature finding a person guilty of treason or felony without trial.
500
Dept. of Interior
This dept. is responsible for protecting and ensuring access to the natural and cultural resources of the U.S. They also are responsible for ensuring the U.S. upholds its responsibilities to Native American tribes.
500
Joint Economic Committee
What committee was established in 1946 when Congress passed the Employment Act of 1946. The purpose of this committee is to study and investigate economic conditions and to make recommendations regarding possible efforts to better economic policy.
500
Green Party
This party is a liberal minority party that has been in existence since the 1980's. They advocate decentralization of government and local autonomy.
500
Court of Appeals
Second highest level of the federal judiciary. 12 total in the U.S. Serve as gatekeepers to the Supreme Court.
500
philosophy looking to the "letter of the law" when interpreting the constitution vs. philosophy looking to the context and purpose of a law when interpreting
What is strict vs. broad construction
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