The Prez
the president can issue these, which are similar to laws
executive orders
tax revenue bills must start (originate) here
the house
the supreme court is the ultimate decider on whether something's constitutional; this is called
judicial review
The federal court system has this many levels/tiers.
3
the magic number needed to win prez election. how many electoral votes?
270
the president can do 4 different things when a bill gets to their desk
veto
pocket veto
sign
let it become law after 10 days
apts made by prez must be confirmed by this legislative body
senate
this type of justice sticks to original meaning of constitution and shows judicial __________
restraint
You must be this old to be prez
35
has anyone ever received more popular votes in a presidential election, but still lost? can you think of example?
yes
the president's civilian role as the leader of military is called this
commander-in-chief
who is the tie-breaker in the senate?
vp
this type of justice is swayed/influenced by social trends and more flexible, showing judicial _______
activism
current number of supreme court justices.
9
What is done every 10 years to estimate state populations?
census
the president appoints these advisors that make up 15 departments, together known as the _______.
cabinet
who is next in succession if vp isn't available to serve as president?
speaker of the house
This famous case established the concept of judicial review
Marbury vs. Madison
According to the 22nd amendment, the president is limited to
2 terms
Who decides outcome of election if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?
the House
the president can send troops to a conflict for this many days before Congress must authorize the use of force, according to the War Powers Resolution
60
who is after speaker of the house? hint: this position is for senator with most seniority in majority party
president pro tempore
if a case is lost in a district court, which system could it go in to?
appeals court
94 and 13.
What are the number of district courts and appeals courts?
This system was created by founders to elect presidents
electoral college