Fed Legislative
number of members in the senate
100
number of executive departments
15
A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Felony
number of members in the NH supreme court
5
the United States' first constitution, establishing a weak central government with a single legislative body
Articles of Confederation
Number of politicians in congress
535
directive issued by the U.S. President to federal agencies, managing operations of the executive branch without congressional approval.
Executive Order
number of supreme court justices
9
Clause that makes it so federal laws overrule state laws
Supremacy Clause
amendment that prevents soldiers from staying in your house
3rd
The constitutional authority granted solely to Congress to control federal taxing and spending.
Power of the Purse
the supreme commanding authority of a nation's military forces (formal title)
Commander & Chief
This court has original jurisdiction over federal crimes and must be the first place to hold a trial
District
political authorities not specifically granted to the federal government by the US Constitution
Reserved Power
Part of the Constitution where the goals are stated
Preamble
Building the legislative branch works in
Capitol Building
Building the president works in
The White House
The building the supreme court works in
The Supreme Court building
Name of the New Hampshire version of Congress
This man, known as the “Father of the Constitution”, wrote many of the Federalist Papers and was eventually elected President of the United States.
James Madison
current speaker of the house
Mike Johnson
current secretary of education
Linda McMahon
Current chief justice of the supreme court
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Any current New Hampshire Senator or House of Reps member
Chris Pappas (1st District) and Maggie Goodlander (2nd District). Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan
He was the main author of the document which stated our grievances against King George III.
Thomas Jefferson