Legislative Branch
Who approves and rejects treaties?
The Senate
Role of the Executive branch
carry out federal laws and defend the constitution
One most powerful check it has on the other branches.
What is judicial review?
what is the bill of rights?
first ten amendments
Flag Burning; protected by 1st amendment
Texas v. Johnson
Who starts all revenue bills?
The House
length term for president
4 years
Process where executive and legislative actions are reviewed by the judiciary.
What is judicial review?
what is an amendment?
change or addiction to a document
Abortion Laws
Roe v. Wade
What is the salary of a senator?
$174,000
Presidents title as head of the military
Commander in chief of the armed forces
Article III
What is created the judicial system?
in what year was the bill of rights ratified?
1791
Miranda Rights; 5th Amendment
Miranda v. Arizona
What is the present number of congress members?
100
Article II
Chief Justice
Who is head of the Supreme Court?
Does the bill of rights expand the power of the national government or limit it?
limit power
Landmark decision; World War 1
Schenck v. U.S
What are each third of the senate called?
Class
Qualifications for president
35 years, natural born citizen, 14 year residency
12
What is the number of judges on the Supreme Court?
How many amendments does it contain?
10 amendments
Possessing obscene materials; 4th amendment
Mapp v. Ohio