Supreme Court Cases
What is the highest court in the U.S?
The Supreme Court
What is the main function of Congress?
To make laws.
What is a veto?
A veto is when the President rejects a bill.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
The 1st
What is a primary election?
Where party members choose their candidate for the general election.
How are federal judges selected?
President nominates and Senate confirms
How many U.S senators are there?
100
How long is presidential term?
4 years
What amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th
What is a general election?
An election where voters choose the final office holders.
Why are Supreme Court decisions important?
They set binding precedents and have the final say on what the Constitution means.
What is the length of the House term?
2 years
Who advises the President?
Advised by the Cabinet and other senior advisors in the executive branch.
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th
What is a swing state?
A state where either party can win.
What is judicial review?
The power of courts to decide whether laws or government actions violate the Constitution.
Who is the leader of the house?
the Speaker of the House.
What is the State of the Union Address?
A yearly speech where the President updates Congress on the country’s condition and priorities.
What is due process?
Fair legal procedures the government must follow.
What is a political platform?
A political platform is a set of a party’s beliefs and goals.
What is precedent?
a past court decision that guides how future cases are decided.
What is a filibuster?
A filibuster is a way senators delay or block a vote by talking or stalling.
What is the electoral college?
A system where electors from each state officially choose the President.
What is symbolic speech?
Expression through actions instead of words.
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.