Executive Branch
If the people do not directly elect the president, what group of people does?
the electoral college
What two groups make up the US Congress?
How many judges are on the supreme court?
9
True or False:
The non legislative powers of Congress include the power to check other government branches.
True
What article of the constitution established the national supreme court?
Article III
presidential order that forgives a crime
pardon
How many senators does each state have?
2
the authority to hear and decide a case
jurisdiction
The president can make a treaty, but what branch of congress has to approve it?
senate
a power of congress that is listed in the constitution
expressed power
group of advisors that works with he president
cabinet
What is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker or the House
What are the three levels of federal courts?
district courts, appeals court, supreme court
a system with both federal and state courts
dual court system
a power of congress not stated in the constitution
implied powers
people chosen by the president for a specific job
presidential appointee
small groups of legislatures that work on individual issues
committees
an opinion that sets an example for other judges rulings
precedent
Who is third in line in the presidential line of succession?
Speaker of the House
the power to review any federal, state, or local law or action to see if it is constitutional
judicial review
how old do you have to be to run for president?
35
when districts are drawn to help one party gain voter strength
gerrymandering
justices that disagree with the the majority opinion
dissenting opinion
How much of the senate has to vote to impeach a president?
two-thirds
True or False:
The Constitution does not give the vice president much power.
true