Who's Gettin' Checked?
Overriding a veto. Who's gettin' checked ?
The executive branch (President)?
The power to declare war or levy taxes, found in Article I of the Constitution.
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
What Supreme Court case established the practice of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What are the two different types of vetoes?
A regular veto and a pocket veto.
What are the three clauses of the 14th Amendment?
The Due Process Clause, Equal Protection Clause, and Citizenship Clause.
The nomination of federal judges. Who's gettin' checked?
The judiciary
How does Congress override a presidential veto?
A two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.
How long do federal judges serve?
Life "during good behavior."
What tool allows the president to direct parts of the federal bureaucracy to do, or NOT do, something without congressional approval?
Executive orders
The Defense of Marriage Act was a federal law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman. In what case did the Supreme Court find this unconstitutional?
United States v. Windsor
The practice of "judicial review." Who's gettin' checked?
Either the legislative or executive.
Congress can regulate interstate commerce but NOT intrastate commerce. What's the difference?
Interstate commerce crosses state lines, while intrastate commerce stays within one state.
Which body must confirm presidential appointments to the federal judiciary?
The Senate
What are "deals" or "relationships" between the president and foreign leaders that do NOT require Senate approval called? Hint: they are NOT treaties.
Executive Agreements
What Supreme Court case required police to inform suspects of their rights?
Miranda v. Arizona
An executive order requiring the Department of Education to develop curriculum for the teaching of creationism in public schools. Who's gettin' checked?
The legislative (Congress).
What are the constitutional requirements to serve in the HOR?
25 years old, 7 years a citizen, resident of the state.
How many Supreme Court justices must agree to hear a case before it is placed on the Court's docket?
Four
In what part of the Constitution would you find the powers of the Executive branch explained?
Article 2
Which Supreme Court case established a test to determine whether the government's involvement with religion was unconstitutional?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
The confirmation of federal judges. Who's gettin' checked?
The executive (President) and the judicial.
A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation through extended debate.
What is a filibuster?
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
Which Amendment to the Constitution limits a president to two, four-year terms and a maximum of 10 years in office?
The 22nd
What phrase was of primary significance in the Supreme Court case Morse v. Frederick?
“Bong Hits 4 Jesus.”