Structure of Congress
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Write laws
After being introduced into the House/Senate, where does a bill go?
Committee
How old do you need to be to become President?
35
Role when President directs an attack on another country
Commander-in-Chief
What is original jurisdiction?
First court with authority to hear a case
How long is a term for a US Senator?
6 years
Committee to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill
Conference Committee
How long is a President's term?
4 years
Role when issuing executive orders
Chief Executive
What jurisdiction do the US District Courts have?
Original Jurisdiction
Most important member of the US Senate
Senate Majority Leader
The two options the President has when a bill gets to them
Sign or Veto
How long can somebody serve as President?
2 terms or 10 years
Role when President talks to foreign countries' leaders
Chief Diplomat
How many judges are on each US Court of Appeals?
Number of members of the US House of Representatives
435
Who helps legislators write bills during Bill Drafting
lawyers
How many times has the President died/resigned, leading to a VP becoming President?
Nine (9)
Role when the President appoints a Supreme Court Justice
Judicial Leader
If a court case involves a state vs another state, what court hears that case?
US Supreme Court
What is the term for when a US Senator continuously speaks about a bill to prevent it from passing?
Filibuster
2/3 of both houses
Speech the President gives to Congress every year
State of the Union Address
Term for using your position of power to influence policy, the President often does this
Bully Pulpit
Term for court cases where two people/groups disagree, person vs. person
Civil Cases