Judicial Branch in a Flash
What are the two court systems in the United States?
what is the Branch that carries out laws?
executive branch
how many senators in total?
100 in total
secretary of state/dep. of state manages our relationships with who?
with foreign countries
the Constitution of the United States gives the president a helper, who is that helper?
vice president
What court uses Evidence,Witnesses, and/or Jury?
Trial Court
what is an amendment?
a change or addition to the constitution
who leads when the VP isn't available?
president pro tempore
departments
presidential elections take place every 4 years in what month?
(early) November
What court usually has three-judge panels?
Appellate Court
how old do you have to be to become the Senate?
at least 30 years old
all bills that deal with raising money must start where?
the house
rules the executive branch makes about how the law will be carried out can be called what?
regulations
president cannot serve more than two 4 year terms for a total of 8 years found in what amendment?
22nd amendment
If a law is unconstitutional. the supreme court can do what?
they can reverse the decision (judicial review)
what is federalism?
national governments share power with the state government
in the representatives, the leader is called what?
speaker of the house
a group of people that give advice to help the president make important decisions?
cabinet
the president can make treaties with what?
advice and consent
Which court is the highest court in the country?
Supreme court
what is the term for members of the house of representatives?
2 year term
if the Senate wants to expel a member how many senators have to agree?
2/3 have to agree
what is the government organizations that focus on specific issues?
independent agencies
what is a political party?
organized group of people who share similar views OR largely agree about major policy solutions