Short answer
Describe how the U.S. courts and State Courts are different.
U.S. courts handle (have jurisdiction over) cases involving federal law or the constitution. State Courts handle (have jurisdiction over) cases involving state matters.
The head of the supreme court is called the_______
Chief Justice
The legislative Branch of the federal government's official name is Congress.
Congress
List 3 powers that are reserved for ONLY the House of Representatives.
1. Begin impeachment proceedings
2. Im
What are the qualifications needed to become President of the United States?
35 years old, born in the United States. resident for over 14 years.
The president's term of office is for ___ years
4
This leader is elected by the majority party in the House of Representatives, and no Representatives may speak until called on by this person.
Speaker of the house.
What is meant by the term Appellate Jurisdiction?
To review discussions of a lower court.
How long is the term of office for a senator?
6 year term
Who appoints members to serve in the U.S. cabinet?
president
If the president vetoes a bill an it still become a law? What is the process that needs to happen for a bill to become a law?
Yes, if the president vetoes a bill, Congress may attempt to "override the veto." If both the Senate and the House pass the bill by two-thirds majority the president's veto is overridden.
How long is the term of office for a Supreme court justice?
Life or if they want to retire.
The "Great Compromise" at the Constitutional Convention created how many houses?
2(biocermal)
What process does the federal government go through to appoint someone to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?
Step 1- an individual is nominated by the president to fill a position on the supreme court Step 2- The Senate interviews the individual and confirms the individual. Step 3- The chief justice officially swears them in.
The _____ Branch interprets how laws should be applied.
REPEAT
The head of the supreme court is called the _____
Chief Justice