Legislative Branch
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the first step in the creation of a new bill?
An idea
Who is at the head of the Executive Branch?
President
What is the group of advisors, including the heads of the 15 executive departments, responsible for advising the president and carrying out executive duties called?
The Cabinet
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is the name of the Supreme Court case that ended segregation in schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes in each house.
2/3
What is the person who proposes a bill called?
Sponsor
What is the Executive Branch’s main job?
Which Cabinet member is the President’s chief advisor on foreign affairs and helps the President handle relationships with other countries?
Secretary of State
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Until they die or retire
What Supreme Court case gave all women in the United States the right to an abortion OR Which Supreme Court overturned this ruling, declaring that the legality of abortion should be left up to the states?
Roe v. Wade, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
What fraction of congress must vote in favor of an amendment in order to add it to the Constitution?
2/3
What is the president's power to reject a bill called?
Veto
As Commander in Chief, the President is in charge of this.
The military
Created in 2002 after the 9/11 attacks, this Cabinet department focuses on protecting the nation from cyberattacks and terrorism.
Department of Homeland Security
What is the leader of the Supreme Court called?
Chief Justice
Which Supreme Court case legalized gay marriage?
Obergefell v. Hodges
What are the two steps in the impeachment process, and which house of Congress is responsible for each step?
House of Representatives: Impeachment
Senate: Removal
After being introduced, a bill is sent here for study, debate, and changes.
Committees
The President can make these written agreements with other countries, but they require Senate approval.
Treaties
This executive agency is responsible for running the U.S. space program.
NASA
The Supreme Court has this power, allowing it to decide if laws are constitutional.
Judicial Review
Which Supreme Court case legalized interracial marriage
Loving v. Virginia
This clause gives Congress flexibility to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its duties.
Elastic Clause
Where do the majority of bills die?
In committee
The President can grant these to forgive people for federal crimes.
Pardons
Which department manages programs like Medicare, the CDC, and Social Security.
Department of Health and Human Services
What are the three levels of federal courts?
1) Trial Courts
2) Appellate Courts
3) Supreme Court
Which Supreme Court case ruled that schools can search students without probable cause?
New Jersey v. T.L.O.