The Supreme Court
Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
President of the United States
What/who has the power to bring about impeachment charges?
The House of Representatives
Match the executive department: Works to protect the country against terrorism and make sure the borders are safe.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
This is the court of last resort in all questions of federal law
Supreme Court
If the Supreme Court decides that a law or act of the President goes against the Constitution, it can ________ the law or act.
Void
What is the main reason that federal judges are appointed to their position for life rather than a specific term like most politicians?
So they’ll make decisions based on what they think is right, rather than what they think will help them keep their job
Impeachments are tried by what group?
The Senate
Makes coins and paper money, tries to help the economy, and collect taxes.
Department of the Treasury
The judicial branch is responsible for
Resolving disputes under the law
The Supreme Court justices are appointed by
The President
The Supreme Court has what power in the system of Checks and Balances?
Judicial review
What is the correct order of the presidential line of succession?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State
Provides funding to public schools and helps students pay for college.
Department of Education
Which level of the US Court system is divided into 12 regions?
United States Court of Appeals
Impeachment charges are brought by
The House of Representatives
The ability to hear cases for the first time is
Original jurisdiction
The electoral college was established by the Constitutional Convention because
The founding fathers wanted to keep common people from making a mistake
Supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
A trial court has
Original jurisdiction
Impeachment trials are held by
The Senate
If someone feels that their trial was not fair or is handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?
They can appeal to a higher court of law
Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?
The President
Builds and maintains federal highways and railroads, makes rules for air travel, and promotes transportation safety.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The majority of the cases the Supreme Court hears come
From lower courts of appeals
The founding fathers established the electoral college to
as a compromise between having the president chosen by Congress and having the president chosen by a direct popular vote