Legislative Branch
Which constitutional article establishes Congress?
Article I
Which constitutional article establishes the executive branch?
Article II
Which constitutional article establishes the judicial branch?
Article III
Which branch confirms presidential cabinet members and judges?
Senate
Riddle: I have branches, but no fruit, leaves, or trunk. I have a 'bench' where nobody sits to rest, and a 'house' where no one sleeps. What am I?"
"I have three branches, but no fruit, leaves, or trunk. I have a 'bench' where nobody sits to rest, and a 'house' where no one sleeps. What am I?"
What is the term for a proposed law before it is passed?
Bill
What is the president’s role in relation to the military?
Commander in Chief
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?
jurisdiction
What is the name of the process in which the House brings charges against a federal official?
impeachment
Which planet in our solar system has the fastest rotation, completing a full spin in about 10 hours?
Jupiter
What legislative power allows Congress to reject a presidential veto?
override
What executive tool allows the president to formally forgive a federal crime?
Pardon
What is a written explanation of a court’s decision called?
Opinion
What fraction of Congress is required to override a veto?
2/3
What is one food that never goes bad?
honey
Which governmental body has the sole power to impeach federal officials
house of reps
What term describes the president’s yearly address to Congress about national conditions?
State of the Union
What majority opinion becomes binding legal standard
precendent
What foundational document created the system of separation of powers and checks and balances?
United States Constitution
“Have it your way” is the memorable slogan of what fast food
Burger King
What line of the Constitution allows Congress to pass laws necessary to carry out its powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the term for understandings made by the president with other countries that do not require Senate approval?
Executive agreements
Which landmark case established the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is Chapell Roan's real name
Kayleigh Amstutz