Executive Branch
Which amendment states that the President can serve a maximum of 10 years, or be elected twice?
22nd Amendment
Which Party is in control of the Senate?
Which Party is in control of the House of Representatives
Republicans
Republicans
What is the rule the Supreme Court uses in order to hear a court case?
Rule of 4
How does the Executive Branch Check the Legislative Branch?
Veto Bills
This event ended rather recently because the legislative branch could not agree on a budget
Government Shutdown
List the first 3 people in line for presidency if the President is unable to serve
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
How long is a term in the Senate?
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
Senate- 6
House of Reps- 2
Explain the Significance of the results of the Court Case Marbury vs. Madison
It set the precedent for Judicial Review
How does the Legislative Branch Check the Executive Branch?
Impeach Powers
Over-ride Vetoes
One of two men in record history (That I know of) stepped away from power for the betterment of his nation. Can you name them?
George Washington
Roman Emperor Cincinnatus
Explain an Executive Order
a power of the president allowing him to make immediate actions before waiting for congressional approval. (Congress approves it later)
Name 5 Powers of the Legislative Branch
Check Mr. Lee for approval
Explain the 3 steps it takes for your case to make it to the Supreme Court
First your trial goes to the District Courts
If the outcome was not in your favor for a legal reason you can take it to the Circuit Courts (Court of Appeals)
The Supreme Court has 4 members agree to hear the case
How Does the Judicial Branch Check the Legislative Branch and Executive Branch?
Declare laws and actions unconstitutional
How many people are Elected into the Legislative Branch?
535
Name 4 Powers of the Executive Branch
Mr. Lee Check your Chart
Free For all!! Write this one down as a group
Name all the leadership positions in the House and Senate
House has 5
Senate has 6
Senate
Vice President, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, Minority Whip, President Pro Tempore
House of Representatives
Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, Minority Whip
Explain how the court of Appeals works if there is protections against double jeopardy
Only the victim can appeal a decision in order to get a more favorable outcome
Rights have been violated during the trial.
Ex. You did not receive proper counsel
The Jury was biased
The evidence that was used against you was unconstitutionally found.
Constitutionality of the law
Discovery of new evidence
How does the Legislative branch check the Judicial Branch?
They Approve all the Federal Judges
Name 6 Executive Agencies
Check Chart for Answers
What are the President's Powers when a Bill is put on his desk?
Name all 4 answers
Sign
Veto,
Pocket-Veto
Nothing
Name and explain the 6 step process for a Bill becoming a law
Step 1: Congressman or Senator introduces a bill
Step 2: Assigned to a Committee
Step 3: The Bill is heard in the Senate/House
Step 4: Conference Committee
Step 5- President Sign or Veto
Step 6- Veto-Override
Explain the difference between Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism
Judicial Activism - Judicial tendency to let your morals and beliefs decide how you will vote on a case
Judicial Restraint - Judicial tendency to follow the Constitution as it is written and literal when voting on a case
How can the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Power to appoint judges
Power to make Pardons
How long does a Supreme Court Judge serve after being appointed?
Death, or retirement