Article I
The US Congress has two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. This makes the US Congress this kind of legislature.
Bicameral
Recommending laws, appointing ambassadors, and nominating judges are all examples of this kind of presidential power.
Formal powers
This philosophy states that justices should wield the power of judicial review to create bold new policies, even if it means overturning precedent
Judicial activism
A federal agency’s ability to make rules that affect how programs operate, and to force states and corporations to obey these rules as if they were laws.
Rule-making authority
This term refers to when Congress monitors, reviews, and investigates the federal bureaucracy.
Oversight
All revenue bills must start in this chamber of Congress.
The House of Representatives
These directives allow the president to carry out executive authority without Congressional approval.
Executive Orders
This middle level of the judicial court system holds appellate, rather than original, jurisdiction.
US Circuit Court of Appeals
The Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883) established this kind of system that prioritizes fair procedures for hiring and promotion within the federal bureaucracy.
Merit system
Unlike an executive agreement, a treaty requires approval from this chamber of Congress.
Senate
Entitlements like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are all required by law, which makes them this kind of spending.
Mandatory spending
This office serves as the president's budgeting arm, proposing a budget for Congress to consider each fiscal year.
Office of Management and Budget
When the Supreme Court adheres to legal precedent, they are following this latin term, which means "let the decision stand"
Stare decisis
When a federal agency ensures that industries within its jurisdiction comply with regulations, it is engaging in this practice.
Compliance monitoring
The Judicial Branch
The Senate
When the president bargains with and attempts to persuade Congress, they are fulfilling this role.
Chief Legislator
This Latin term means "Friend of the Court," and refers to a brief that is submitted by an outside, interested party to sway the Court's decision.
Amicus Curiae
These kinds of federal agencies are expected to generate their own revenue.
Government corporations
This branch of government holds the power to define a court's jurisdiction.
Legislative branch
This type of committee is temporarily formed for a particular study or investigation.
Select Committees
This Constitutional Amendment was meant to limit the power of the presidency by establishing term limits for the office.
22nd Amendment
This Latin phrase refers to a brief arguing why/how a lower court made an error.
Petition/Writ of Certiorari
This independent commission regulates securities markets and protects investors.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
One way the President can attempt to sway Congress is by using this term, which refers to the President's prominence in the national spotlight.
Bully Pulpit