Legislative
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
What is the main duty of the President?
to enforce the law
A symbol of the US that performs ceremonial duties
What does Judicial Review mean?
The Court can review any federal, state or local law/action to see if it is constitutional
Where do most bills die?
In committee
How long are the Senate's terms?
6 years
How is the president elected?
the electoral college
What does the Chief Diplomat do?
They create foreign policy, and make treaties
What are the 4 types of juristiction?
Exclusive, concurrent, original, and appellate
What is a Fillibuster?
it's when a bill is talked to death
What are the powers Congress is denied?
Writ of Habeas Corpus, Ex Post Facto Law, and Bills of Attainder.
What is an example of a Federal Bureaucracy?
the FBI
What are the Commander in Chief's resposibilities?
head of the arm forces, and highest ranking military official
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
8 associate justices, and led by a Chief Justice
What is a Pocket Veto?
when teh president neither signs nor rejects the bill
What are three powers of Congress?
create laws, coin money, and declare war
What amendment limits the president to 2 terms?
the 22nd amendment
What does the Chief Citizen do?
they act as a rolemodel for all citizens, and they are relatable to all citizens
How many months out of the year do they meet?
9 months
What is a joint conference committee?
it's when both chambers meet to determine whether a bill will move on to the president
What are the Principles of Federalism?
the expressed powers, reserved powers, and concurrent powers
What are the qualifications of the president?
35+ years old, native born citizen, and 14 years as a resident
What does the Economic Leader do?
they write a federal budget, and deal with issues like unemployment and minimum wage
What is the Supreme Court also called?
"The court of last resort"
How does a bill start?
it's starts as an idea from the public