Legislative Branch
Makes laws
What does Congress do?
2 reasons to impeach the president
What is treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors?
The main role of the judicial branch
What is interpreting the law (Constitution)?
This is the way Congress checks to ensure the executive branch properly enforces the laws passed by Congress.
What is legislative oversight?
Delegated powers
What are powers given to Congress?
An example is the power of Congress to approve presidential appointments (of a justice, ambassador, etc.)
What is an example of the Senate’s role to advise and consent?
the amendment that determines how electoral votes are counted
What is the 12th Amendment?
the court case that established judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Powers shared by Congress and the state governments
What are concurrent powers?
According to this, state laws cannot contradict federal laws.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
implied power
What is the type of power given to Congress in the necessary and proper clause?
the number of departments in the president's cabinet and the last department to be created
What is 15 and what is the department of Homeland Security?
This has to be presented to the Supreme Court in order for the Court to declare an existing law unconstitutional
What is a court case?
The US Constitution is a living document so the meaning of laws change over time; judges are willing to overturn laws
What is judicial activism?
Also known as the 10th Amendment
What are reserved/states powers?
What the power of interstate commerce enables Congress to do
What is to stabilize the economy through trade?
A postponement of an execution
What is a reprieve?
The reason Supreme Court justices receive lifetime appointments
What is to limit/minimize the political pressure exerted on the court?
Refers to a local law
What is an ordinance?
A way for Congress to be sure the executive branch is properly carrying out the laws passed by Congress
The purpose of a political party
What is legislative oversight?
The difference between enumerated powers and implied powers
What are powers listed in the Constitution and powers used to carry out enumerated/delegated powers?
The vote needed to win a presidential election
What are electoral votes?
The amendment that guarantees a trial by jury in a civil case
What is the 7th Amendment?
Drawing district lines in a state that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
What is gerrymandering?
This must happen before a bill is sent to the President
What is the approval of a bill by both the House of Representatives and the Senate?