Executive Branch
What gives presidents power to make executive orders?
The constitution
What is the purpose of the necessary and proper clause?
congress can create laws to carry out enumerated powers
How long is a term of a supreme court justice?
life
What is the bureaucracy made up of?
executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions
Does the supreme court have to hear all cases that they get?
no
Who does the president appoint that the senate must approve?
Supreme Court Justices
What are the two chambers of congress?
House of representatives and the senate
What is the power called that lets the Supreme Court declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
How long do Representatives serve?
2 years
How long do senators serve?
6 years
4 years and can only serve 2 terms (8 years)
What types of commerce can congress regulate?
Interstate and International commerce
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
What does it mean to hire by merit?
hiring based off of qualifications
What can't congress establish?
A national religion
the power to sign and veto laws
How can congress check the power of the president's veto?
By getting 2/3 of the house and senate to override the veto
What case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
What is the point of federal agencies?
implement and enforce federal law
What can't the Supreme Court do?
enforce laws and create laws
What are the three major powers of the president?
appoint federal judges, sign or veto bills, issue executive orders
declare war, collect taxes, regulate commerce, regulate immigration, create laws on subjects it deems necessary
What are all two powers of the supreme court?
The ability to interpret laws and use judicial review
What is a bureaucracy?
system of government that is run by departments with appointed workers
What can't the president do?
declare war, create laws, regulate commerce