Unit 6
One of the two houses of Congress
Senate or House of Representatives
Amount of terms a President can serve
Person who is being sued
Defendant
the current officeholder who is running for re-election
Incumbent
Ms. Brightwell's favorite soda
President of the Senate
Vice President
Act of negotiations between foreign countries
Diplomacy
1st level of the court system where trials are initially held (official name only)
District Court
Vote to determine which candidate will receive the party nomination
Primary Election
first 3 words to the US Constitution
We the People
Name given to the citizens a representative is responsible for
Constituents
Government spending that is required by law
Mandatory Spending
Term length for Supreme Court Justices
For life (on good behavior)
Amount of votes that are required to win the electoral college
270
Both of the 2 Missouri Senators
Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt
Step 9 of the Legislative Process
Presidential Approval
Executive Department that manages the military forces and attempts to prevent war, protect the security of the US, and develops new weapons
Department of Defense
Laws made by Congress or State Legislators
Statutory Law
Ex: taxes, jury duty, registering for the selective service
Civic Duty
the class mouse's name
Cheddar
Method using prolonged speeches by Senators to delay the passing of a bill
Filibuster
Policy of taxation and spending in order to stimulate the economy
Fiscal Policy
Supreme Court opinion that agrees with the majority opinion but disagrees with certain aspects or grounds stated in the majority
Concurring Opinion
A law that begins with the People
Initiative
Number of state constitutions Missouri has had
4