Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Checks and Balances
Federalism 101
Movie Madness - Holiday Edition Round 2!
200
This group of presidential advisors are the heads of each executive departments
Cabinet
200
This chamber of congress has proportional representation from each state
House of Representatives
200
What is the term duration for a federal judge?
Life
200
Which branch of government determines if a law or act is unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
200
The power to conduct elections belongs to
State Governments
200
Which organ of the Grinch's was said to be two sizes too small?
Heart
400
The president gives this speech each year updating congress and the Supreme Court on the country's progress
State of the Union
400
Powers that are specifically listed in the constitution are known as ____________.
Expressed or Enumerated
400
To request that your trial be tried again
What is "appeal"
400
Congress has the power to formally accuse any elected official of wrongdoing, this is called _______
Impeachment
400
The power to declare war on another country belongs to ________
Federal Government
400
What was Chris not able to hear when he got to the North Pole?
A ringing bell
600
The president acting as our ceremonial leader or figurehead
Head of State
600
The leader of the House of Representatives is known as ________________.
Speaker of the House
600
When a law is based on a previous court ruling for a similar case
Precedent
600
If POTUS does not support a law passed by congress, he can _______.
Veto
600
Powers that are shared between both the Federal and State governments are known as _____
Concurrent Powers
600
Where does Kevin's family travel to in Home Alone 2?
Miami, FL
800
Temporary "law" or act that the president can enact, very easily challengeable by the courts
Executive Order
800
Impeachment trials are held in this chamber of congress
Senate
800
The # of Supreme Court justices needed to determine if a case should be reviewed or not
"Rule of 4"
800
This chamber of congress approves presidential nominations for federal judges and cabinet members
Senate
800
The power to establish local governments, school boards, and municipal charters
State Government
800
What does Ralphie want for Christmas?
Red Ryder BB gun
1000
When the president puts forward their annual budget, outlining their priorities and plans for the year
Economic Planner
1000
Voting threshold required from each house of congress to override a presidential veto
2/3 or 66%
1000
The theory that the courts should not meddle too much in federal and state laws
Judicial Restraint
1000
The power to declare war on other countries resides in this branch of government
Legislative Branch
1000
Powers that are specifically set aside for State Governments are known as _____________.
Reserved Powers
1000
What color bulb does Charlie Brown put on his measly tree?
Red