Vocabulary
Redistricting of congressional districts to favor a political party
Gerrymandering
Number of Representatives in the House
435
To reject a bill, power of the President
Veto
Highest Ranking Court
Supreme Court
Mr. Gomez favorite subject when he was in school
Math
A president using to media to persuade congress to pass a law is an example of
Bully Pulpit
Clause that allows congress to control trade
Commerce clause
carry out the laws of our country
Number of Justices on the SCOTUS
9
Mr. Gomez Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
the legal doctrine under which courts follow legal precedents when deciding cases with similar facts
Stare decisis
Article of the Constitution explains the powers of the Legislative branch
Article I
a directive from the President of the United States that has the force of law and is used to manage the operations of the federal government
Executive Order
Lifetime service as long as they remain in...
Good standing (behavior)
Mr. Gomez favorite movie of all time
Interstellar, Saving Private Ryan, Forest Gump, Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds
the legal doctrine under which courts follow legal precedents when deciding cases with similar facts
Judicial Activism
Tactic senators use to talk and waste time on a bill in hopes of killing it
Filibuster
Two term limits for President
22nd Amendment
Article of the COnstitution that explains the powers of the Judicial Branch
Article III
Mr. Gomez favorite childhood snack
dunkaroos
interests groups, congress, and the bureaucracy influencing each other is known as the
Iron Triangle
Grants Congress the power to make all laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers
necessary and proper clause
President and Vice President are voted separately
12th Amendment
Justice from Hamilton, NJ
Justice Samuel Alito
Mr. Gomez top of list travel destination
Greece, Japan, or Cuba