Constitutional Powers
Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
What is Congress?
This role makes the president the head of the military.
What is Commander in Chief?
This branch has the power to coin money and declare war.
What is Congress?
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
What is for life?
The 22nd Amendment limits the president to this many terms
What is two terms?
This branch of government interprets the Constitution and can strike down laws.
What is the judicial branch?
How old must a president be according to the U.S. Constitution?
What is 35 years old?
Members of the House of Representatives must be at least this age.
What is 25 years old?
Supreme Court decisions are made by at least this many justices in agreement.
What is a simple majority?
The Constitution is often called this, as it serves as the ultimate legal authority.
What is the fundamental law of the United States?
What is the only constitutional role of the vice president?
What is presiding over the Senate?
This act established the civil service system, reducing the spoils system.
What is the Pendleton Act?
This process allows Congress to charge a government official with wrongdoing.
What is impeachment?
The Constitution gives federal courts jurisdiction over cases involving this crime, defined in Article III.
What is treason?
This legislative body has the power to approve treaties and presidential appointments.
What is the Senate?
This amendment limits the president to two terms
What is the 22nd Amendment?
NASA is an example of this type of agency.
What is an executive agency?
Gerrymandering involves drawing these to benefit a political party.
What are political/congressional districts?
This legal order can stop a party from taking a specific action.
What is a court injunction?
The Pendleton Act was a response to this system, which awarded jobs based on political loyalty.
What is the spoils system?
The Supreme Court gains the power to review laws through this principle.
What is judicial review?
The president can issue these orders, but they must align with laws passed by Congress.
What are executive orders?
Party whips assist these leaders during votes in Congress.
Who are the party floor leaders and members?
Federal courts hear cases arising from the Constitution, laws of the United States, and these.
What are treaties?
This amendment established presidential succession, ensuring the vice president takes over if the president dies.
What is the 25th Amendment?