Foundation
The supreme law of the land?
Constitution
This power belong only to the federal government
Enumerated powers
What article describes the judicial branch?
Article 3
What article describes the executive branch?
Article 2
A 2-house legislature is called what?
Bicameral legislature
What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
These powers belong only to the states
Reserved powers
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Who signs bills into law?
President
What article describes the legislative branch?
Article 1
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
These powers are shared between the federal government and the states
Concurrent powers
How long is the term of a judge?
For life
If both the president and vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Speaker of the House
What is the elastic clause?
To provide Congress with implied powers
When was the constitution written?
1787
Powers that are not actually expressed in the Constitution are called what?
Implied powers
Who has the final say over the meaning of the Constitution?
Supreme Court
There are 15 Cabinet positions. Name 2.
Secretary of State, Defense, Labor, Agriculture, Education, Homeland Security, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Energy, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Interior, Justice
How many representatives in the House?
435
What is required for the proposal of an amendment?
⅔ vote of Congress or ⅔ of states ask for a special convention
What says that power is to be shared between the federal government and the states?
Federalism
Which court hears cases from lower courts?
Court of Appeals
Main duty of the executive branch
Enforce laws
Who deals with revenue bills and brings charges against federal officers?
House of Representatives