Supreme Court judges are called this
What are Justices?
The leader of the executive branch.
Who is the President?
This person elects a group of advisors called a Cabinet
Who is the President?
The name given to a person being sued or accused of a crime
What is a Defendant?
Name given to the President as the head of military forces
What is the Commander in Chief?
Other cabinet leaders (besides the Attorney General) are called this
What are "Secretaries"? [Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense etc]
Each term of Congress is divided into two meetings called this
What are sessions?
The most powerful of the President's white house staff.
Who is the Chief of Staff?
This circle features a bald eagle holding an olive tree branch and arrows in its talons.
What is the Presidential seal?
This important document does not mention the cabinet
What is the Constitution of the United States?
These must pass both houses of Congress and be signed off by the President to become a law
What is a bill?
The Department handles our relationships with foreign countries. This includes diplomatic relationships with over 180 other countries.
What is the State Department?
The head of the Department of Justice
Who is the Attorney General?
A group of citizens who decides if there is enough evidence to bring a case to trial
What is a Grand Jury?
Power of the president to appoint office positions, ex: cabinet members, Attorney General, U.S. Marshalls, ambassador. REQUIRES Senate approval.
What is the Appointment Power?
A command that has the same force as a law
What is an Executive Order?
The newest cabinet department; established in 2002 to keep the nation safe from terrorists.
What is the Department of Homeland Security?