Vocabulary
An idea for a law, which has to go through a long process.
Another name for the Legislative Branch.
The leader of the Executive Branch, head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
The MOST IMPORTANT or HIGHEST COURT in the country, established by the third article of the Constitution.
They get to vote for members of Congress and the President.
To say no to a bill or reject it, thus sending it back to Congress.
The two parts of the Congress, created by the Constitution.
The amount years someone can be President and term limits.
There are this many justices on the Supreme Court and they can be on the court for this long.
Political Battle: This person can veto a bill if they don't agree with it, but these people can override the veto.
The term used to describe the national or United States Government.
This many people are in the Senate and it has this person as its leader.
These are the only three qualifications or requirements listed in the Constitution for you to become President of the United States.
The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress (Legislative) and the President (Executive) unconstitutional.
They can declare acts of Congress and the President unconstitutional, making sure laws passed are fair.
The right to ask a higher court to review your case or results of your trial.
The many people are in the House of Representatives and has this person as its leader.
This is how the executive branch is organized to run the country.
The Judicial Branch is composed of these three main courts, that hear civil and criminal cases, settle disputes or apply the laws.
This person appoints the justices on the Supreme Court and these people can either approve or reject them.
The right the courts have to hear and decide on cases that have been brought to them.
The main responsibility of the Legislative Branch, according to the Article I of Constitution.
The main responsibility of the executive branch, according to Article II of the Constitution.
The main responsibility or job of the Judicial Branch.
The term "checks and balances" means this.