Executive Branch
What is the president role as leader of the military called?
Commander in chief
How old do you have to be to run for president?
At least 35 years old
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
Define: Majority Opinion
Ruling that stands (final Opinion)
how many members are in the NC HOR
120
What is it called when the president rejects a bill?
Veto
How much does the president get paid per year after leaving office?
200,000 per year
How many must agree to hear a case
4 of 9
Define: Concurring Opinion
Agrees with decision but for a different reason
What is the NC Governor term limit
4 years
Which power allows the president to forgive someone of a crime ?
Pardon
What is a Designated Survivor?
One member that is appointed president if someone was to happen to the president. This person is usually not present for events when both sides of the cabinet and executive branch is present.
What does it mean to remand a case?
send back to lower cases for review
What is Appellate Jurisdiction?
Appellate Jurisdiction- look at lower court’s decisions (change or uphold it)
What are the qualifications to be governor
at least 30 years old, live in the US for 5 years, and NC for 2 years
Name three roles of the President?
1. Commander and Chief of the Military
2. Chief Diplomat
3. Chief Executive
4. Party/Legislative Leader
5. Head of State
Where was JFK assassinated?
Texas
In the district (county) courts how long are the terms
4 years
Statute
a law passed by the state government.
what amendment limits presidents to two terms
22nd Amendment
The president can issue these without going through congress?
Executive orders
Name the biggest Scandal that Richard Nixon apart of that caused him to resign?
Watergate
What is the main job of the judicial branch (U.S. and State)
To interpret the law
What is judicial review?
Judicial Review- the supreme court are the final interpreters of the constitution. Review lower court cases as well.
Who was the only U.S. president who never belonged to a political party?
George Washington