What is interpreting the laws (constitutional or not)
100
Trial when there is no jury only judge decides
What is bench trial
100
the idea that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judicial branch.
What is judical review
200
according to the constitution, the president must do this once a year to report the status of the nation to both congress and the citizens
What is the state of the union speech
200
the wooden box located on congress floor where bill proposals go in is known as....
What is a hopper?
200
the supreme court has the power to
What is interpret the consitution, declare a law unconstitutional, overturn lower court decision
200
the clear and present danger ruling in the case of schenck vs. U.S.A means that
your 1st amendment is suspended when you say anything that causes a clear and present danger to the United States or its citizens
200
the supervisor of the senate is .....
Who is the vice president?
300
Group of people appointed by the president to give “advice” on making executive decisions
who are cabinet members
300
to completely ignore a bill is known as.....
What is Pigeonholing
300
there are _____ judges on the supreme court
What is 9?
300
talking a bill to death is known as
What is a filibuster?
300
this branch can impeach any member in the supreme court
What is the legislative branch (congress)
400
President may take this action if he doesnt approve a bill
What is a veto?
400
Group of people who evaluate a bill and decide on whether or not to pass the bill on or kill it.
What is a committee/chamber of congress
400
qualifications must Supreme Court judges have according to the Constitution
What is none
400
“Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law.” This statement is based which amendment
What is 4th (unreasonable search and seizure/no warrant)
400
2 houses in congress is known as ________ legislation
What is bicameral
500
name at least 3 qualifications to become the president of the United States
What is native born, 35 yrs old, live in country for at least 14 yrs,
500
A bill must be approved by ____ chambers of congress before it can reach the president
What is 2?
500
when the supreme court overturns (changes) a decision made by the lower courts
What is appellate jursidiction
500
In the case of Marbury v. Madison..the decision expanded the power of the Supreme Court by
What is establishing power of judical review
500
Requires that charges against a person be made known to the accused (anyone accused has right to trial by judge/jury)