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