Legislative Branch
How long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 Years
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which branch can veto a law?
Executive (President)
What do we call the idea that each branch of government has its own job?
Separation of Powers
Which chamber of Congress approves presidential appointments & treaties?
The Senate
What is the main role of the Cabinet?
To advise the president
What power allows the Supreme Court to strike down laws as unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which branch can override a presidential veto?
Legislative (Congress)
What do we call it when each branch can limit the power of the other branches?
Checks & Balances
What is the purpose of Congress?
To make laws
What is an executive order?
Something the president says that has the power of law without going through Congress
What is the job of an appeals court?
To review a lower court's decision and decide if a mistake was made
How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional
What is it called when the President says "no" to a bill?
Veto
What is the purpose of a Conference Committee?
To resolve differences between House & Senate versions of a bill
What can the President do once Congress passes a bill?
The president can sign it into law or veto it
Which case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
What check does the Senate have on the President's appointment power?
It must confirm the appointments
What do we call the group of departments and workers that help carry out laws?
Bureaucracy
Explain one power that is unique to the House of Representatives & one power unique to the Senate.
House: Starts tax bills, can impeach
Senate: Ratifies treaties, confirms presidential appointments, impeachment trials
What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?
Treaties need Senate approval
Executive Agreement does not need Senate approval
How many Supreme Court Justices need to vote to hear a case?
Bonus points: What is it called if it is granted?
4 (rule of 4)
Bonus: Writ of Cert
Name a check each branch has on the others?
Executive: veto bills
Legislative: impeach/remove officials, override veto
Judicial: Judicial Review
What do we call a law written by Congress?
a bill