Preamble
union
The structure and powers of the legislative branch are found in Article ___________ of the US Constitution
1 (one)
What is the name of the federal legislature in the United States.
The U.S. Congress
What is the length of term of a U.S. president?
How long do federal judges serve?
For life
To establish
justice
Article III of the US Constitution describes the structure and powers of this branch of government
judicial
Term used to describe a two-house, or two-chamber, legislature.
bicameral
A check that the president has on the lawmaking powers of Congress
Veto
What is the name of the highest court in the land.
The Supreme Court
To ensure domestic
tranquility
Article II of the US Constitution describes the structures and powers of this branch of government
Representation in this chamber of Congress is based on a state's population.
House of Representatives
A check that the executive has on the judicial branch
the power to appoint federal judges
The number of justices who currently sit on the Supreme Court.
Nine (9)
To provide for the common
defense
System of government in which the legislative, executive, and judicial powers are divided between different branches.
separation of powers
Each state is equally represented (2 per state) in this chamber of Congress.
the U.S. Senate
The president has the power to negotiate these. The Senate has the power to approve them.
treaties with foreign countries
The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
judicial review
To promote the general
welfare
A feature of the US Constitution in which each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other.
checks and balances
The Senate
Who casts the official votes for President of the United States.
The Electoral College
If the Supreme Court rules that a law is unconstitutional, the law becomes null and ______.
void