3 Branches of Gov't
The U.S. government is divided into these three branches.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The Legislative Branch is made up of this national Lawmaking body.
U.S. Congress
This person leads the Executive Branch.
The President
The highest court in the United States.
This type of case involves a dispute between individuals or organizations.
Civil Case
This Branch makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
Congress is bicameral, meaning it is divided into these two houses.
House of Representatives and Senate
The President enforces laws and also serves as this leader of the military.
Commander in Chief
This term describes a court's authority to hear a case.
Jurisdiction
This type of case involves someone accused of breaking a law.
Criminal Case
This Branch carries out and enforces laws.
Executive Branch
A proposed law introduced in Congress is called this.
a Bill
The group of advisers that helps the President lead executive departments.
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
This landmark Supreme Court case established Judicial Review.
Marbury v. Madison
This Branch interprets laws and decides if the laws follow the Constitution.
Judicial Branch
The President can reject a bill using this power.
a Veto
This power allows the President to forgive someone convicted of a federal crime.
a Pardon
Federal Courts hear cases involving the Constitution, federal laws, and disputes between these.
States
This constitutional principle guarantees fair treatment through the Judicial system.
Due Process
This document is the "Supreme Law of the Land."
The U.S. Constitution
Congress can still make a vetoed bill into law by doing this with a two-thirds vote.
Overriding the Veto
The President appoints these officials, including ambassadors and judges, often with Senate approval.
Federal Officials or Government Officials
These two U.S. Federal Courts have appellate jurisdiction.
U.S. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
In criminal cases, the government must prove guilt beyond this level of certainty.
a Reasonable Doubt