Legislative
The composition of this branch is based on population
House
The role of the president as our chief military advisor
commander in chief
Location where cases are heard first
original jurisdiction
executive
Established judicial review
marbury vs madison
What can congress do if the supreme court finds a law unconstitutional?
Amend the constitution
The power of the president to absolve someone/bird from crimes.
pardon
The second tier of the judicial process
appeals court
The majority of bureaucrats are hired based on...
merit
Guaranteed the right to legal counsel
Gideon vs Wainright
Daily Double: What happens to most bills in committee? Which chamber of congress places more emphasis on the committee system?
They die, House of Representatives
The ability of the president to use public approval to influence congress
Bully pulpit
Number of judges required to hear a court case
rule of four
List a major check on the bureaucracy
appointing department heads
cancelling funding
changing laws
congressional oversight
Determined racial gerrymandering was unconstitutional
Shaw v Reno
What happens when a bill passes one chamber of congress?
Bill is moved over to the next chamber
How can the president influence government for generations
appoint judges
Policy of judges to defer to elected institutions when making rulings
judicial restraint
Nasa and the Epa are examples of what type of agency?
independent agencies
Gideon v Lopez challenged congress's ability's to use what enumerated power to limit the second amendment?
commerce clause
Define the war powers act, this legislation checks which branch of government
placed limits on how the president can commit troops overseas, executive
Major presidential check on the legislative branch
veto
Term used to establish the court's policy to defer to past cases
Precedent, Stare Decisis
What is the purpose of independent regulatory commissions?
regulating certain industries to protect public interest
What was the constitutional issue at stake in New York Times vs United States?
1st amendment: Right to free press(publish)