Legislative Branch
The main job of the Legislative Branch
Make Laws
The President
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
What branch can veto bills passed by Congress?
Executive Branch
The CNMI is in political union with what country?
United States
The term used to describe the legislature with two house or chambers
Bicameral
What is the president's main job?
Enforce Laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
What document is the highest law of the CNMI?
CNMI Constitution
How many senators does each state have?
2
Who is next in line if the President can no longer serve?
Vice President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
What branch can impeach the president?
Legislative Branch
Who is the head of the CNMI executive branch?
Governor
Who can introduce bills in the House of Representatives
Anyone
What are the qualifications for becoming a President?
Natural born citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
Must live in the US for at least 14 years total
What power does the Supreme Court have to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Who must approve presidential appointments like judges?
Senate
What is the highest court in the CNMI?
CNMI Supreme Court
What power does Congress have over the president’s veto
Override with 2/3 votes
What is the Presidents role as Command in Chief?
Leader of the Military
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For Life, unless they retire, die, or been removed through impeachment.
What branch controls the budget and funding?
Legislative Branch
Name 2 Powers of the CNMI Legislature
Make Laws for the CNMI
Budget & Appropriations
Oversight
Confirmations
Impeachment
Override Veto