Congress
this power allows congress to approve or eject presidential appointments
What is senate confirmation
his presidential power allows the president to reject legislation passed by Congress
What is the veto power?
This landmark case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This congressional committee resolves differences between house and senate versions of a bill
What is a conference committee?
This presidential role involves enforcing laws passed by Congress.
What is Chief Executive?
Federal judges are appointed for this length of time.
What is life tenure?
This chamber of Congress has 435 members.
What is the House of Representatives?
This executive agreement does not require Senate approval like a treaty does.
What is an executive agreement?
This federal agency regulates communications like TV, radio, and internet.
What is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
his clause allows Congress to make laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)?
This presidential action allows the president to pardon someone convicted of a federal crime.
What is a pardon?
This court hears most federal trials.
What are District Courts?
This power of Congress allows it to remove a president or federal judge from office.
What is impeachment and removal?
This act limits the president’s ability to commit troops without congressional approval.
What is the War Powers Act (War Powers Resolution)?
This principle means courts follow earlier rulings when deciding cases.
What is stare decisis?