Legislative
Where do bills go after being written and introduced?
Committee
Which Article of The Constitution covers the Executive Branch?
Article II
These types of cases are disputes between two people (ie. Judge Judy episode)
Civil Cases
How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?
- Congress has to approve treaties and presidential nominations
- Congress can impeach/remove the President or other executive leaders
- Congress can override a presidential veto by having 2/3rds majority in both chambers
9
# of Justices on The Supreme Court
A states number of Representatives in The House is based on __________.
Population
Who is the President leading when serving as "Commander-in-Chief"?
The Military
District Courts have _____ jurisdiction.
Original
How can the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Using Judicial Review, the courts can determine that laws are unconstitutional
535
total voting members of Congress (house + senate)
How many members serve in the House of Representatives?
435
Name 2 Cabinet Departments
Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of War/Defense, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Department of Veterans Affairs
The power that courts can use to get rid of laws that are Unconstitutional
Judicial Review
How can the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
- The President nominates Supreme Court Justices and all other Federal Court Judges
- The President can issue pardons that forgive federal crime
1 Year, Maximum
Jailtime for a Misdemeanor
What is the primary job of Congress?
To Make Laws
How many terms can a President serve?
2
There are thirteen of these courts around the country.
Appellate Courts
How can the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
- Congress has to approve judicial appointees
- Congress can propose Constitutional Amendments in response to Judicial Rulings
2/3rds Majority in both Chambers of Congress
# of votes needed to override a veto
Powers given to Congress that are written in the Constitution.
Enumerated (Expressed) Powers
What are the commands given out by the President that can function like laws, but don't need to get approval from Congress
Executive Orders/Actions
Who decides whether someone is guilty or innocent?
a jury
How can the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?
Using Judicial Review, the courts can determine that the actions taken by the President or by executive agencies are unconstitutional
6 years
Length of a Senators Term
Who can cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate
The Vice President
What role is the President fulfilling when he is meeting with other world leaders to work on Foreign Policy?
Chief Diplomat
Where is the Judicial Branch found in the Constitution?
Article III
How can the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
- The President can veto bills passed by Congress
- The President can call Congress into Special Session to address important issues
94
# of District Courts in the USA