Congress
What are the two houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the primary role of the President?
The primary role of the President is to ensure the laws are faithfully executed.
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.
What is the role of the federal bureaucracy?
The role of the bureaucracy is to implement and administer federal laws and regulations.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
The purpose of checks and balances is to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is Jerrymandering?
the process of drawing electoral district boundaries.
What are executive orders?
Executive orders are directives issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government.
How can Supreme Court justices be removed?
Supreme Court justices can be removed through impeachment or by retirement.
How are federal agencies created?
Federal agencies are created by Congress through legislation.
What is impeachment?
Impeachment is the process by which Congress can remove a President or other federal officials from office.
How long is a term for a House Member?
A House Member's term is 2 years.
What is the Cabinet
The Cabinet is composed of the heads of the executive departments and advises the President.
What is the purpose of lower federal courts?
Lower federal courts resolve disputes involving federal law and issues arising under state and local laws.
What are regulations?
Regulations are rules created by bureaucratic agencies that have the force of law.
What role does the media play in accountability?
The media plays a key role in political accountability by investigating and reporting on government actions.
What is the Speaker of the House?
The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer and leader of the House of Representatives.
What power allows the President to reject legislation?
The veto allows the President to check the legislature by reviewing acts passed by Congress
What case established judicial review?
The case Marbury v. Madison established judicial review.
Describe the "iron triangle."
The "iron triangle" refers to the relationship between Congress, the bureaucracy, and interest groups that work together to shape policy.
What is a political scandal?
involves wrongdoing or corruption by government officials that is exposed to the public.
Explain the importance of the filibuster.
The filibuster allows a minority of senators to delay or block legislation by extending debate.
The state of the union address?
The State of the Union address outlines the President's legislative agenda and national priorities.
How do supreme justices decide cases?
The Supreme Court decides cases through a process that includes briefing, arguments, and conference discussions.
What federal agency is in charge of the military?
Department of defence.
how can Congress override a presidential veto?
Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.