Executive Branch
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president
What is the main role of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is a bureaucracy?
Government related jobs such as police workers, teachers or members of the government.
How can the executive branch "check" the powers of the legislative branch?
He/she can veto laws.
How many chambers are in the U.S. Congress, and what are they called?
2: Senate (100), and House of Representatives (435)
What is judicial review?
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is the difference between a state and federal crime? Give an example of each.
State crime: Occurs on state grounds, and applies to the laws of that state.
Example: Traffic violation, murder
Federal crime: Involving multiple states, or tied to a major federal law.
Example: Smuggling drugs across state line, counterfeiting money.
What is an executive order?
When a president passes a law into action that doesn't have to go through congress.
override president's veto by 2/3 vote
What type of cases does the Supreme Court primarily hear?
Cases involving constitutional issues and federal law.
Circuit Court of Appeals
How many members of the cabinet are there? What is the main task of the cabinet members.
15 members. Advise the president.
How long can a senator be in office for? How long can a representative be in office for?
Senator: 2 years
Representative: 6 years
What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
A criminal case involves the government prosecuting someone for a crime, while a civil case involves conflict between individuals or organizations.
12, 9
Name 2 things the president is the head of.
Foreign policy
Army and Navy
How can congress check the powers of the judicial branch?
They can impeach a justice.
In the state of Arizona, what court handles misdemeanors? What court handles felonies?
Municipal Court, Superior Court