Key Concepts
An addition to the Constitution
An amendment
Has the power to make laws
Congress
The president is in charge of this branch of the government
The Executive Branch
Who has the power to make decisions in federal (national) courts of law
The Supreme Court Justices
The introduction to the Constitution
The preamble
The two house in Congress
House of Representatives & The Senate
What are the three requirements to become president
1. A citizen born in the United States
2. Be at least 35 years-old
3. Lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Federal Courts have the legal authority over several things. List only two.
1. All laws made by the constitution
2. Treaties made with foreign governments
3. Cases involving matters occurring at sea
4. Cases involving the federal government
5. Cases involving different states or citizens of different states
6. Cases involving foreign citizens or governments.
A form of government in which the people
make the laws and run the government
Democracy
Who leads the House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House
What power does the President have
The President has the power to carry out the laws of the U.S.
What do all officials have to promise when taking office
They must promise to support the Constitution
A form of government in which the people
elect representatives to run the country
Republic
How long is a Senator’s term
6 years
What is the State of the Union address
This is when the President informs Congress on the condition of the nation.
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"
The Constitution