congress in a flash
how many senates for each state?
2 senators for each state, 100 in total.
Bureaucracy.
It is the system that does the work of carrying out the laws.
Judicial branch/ elections.
States may elections in which candidates are listed on a ballot.
Difference between Federal and State courts?
Federal - Deals with disputes about laws/ apply to all United States.
State courts - Deals with disputes about state law.
who can be senate.
Anybody can as long as you're 30 years old, live in the state you represent and be a citizen for 9 years.
Carrying out the laws.
It depends on the kind of law that needs to be carried out, some make things illegal and have consequences.
Who created the supreme court?
The only federal court Article 3 actually created was the u.s supreme court.
Why did they create the courts.
Article 3 creates the supreme court and authorizes congress to create federal courts below the supreme court.
Criminal vs Civil.
Criminal - They go on trails.
Civil - To decide which sides version of the story is correct.
what is the Senates job?
They approve presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges and the cabinet.
Agencies enforce and regulate laws.
Most departments and agencies both enforce laws and make regulations.
What do State courts do?
They have jurisdiction, or authority, to hear any case not exclusively given to the federal courts.
Why did they make a president?
This branch executes, or carries out laws.
Federal vs State.
Federal - Hear cases involving federal laws, U.S constitution or disputes between citizens.
State - hear cases involving state laws or constitution.
check and balances.
congress can call in to impeach the president (which means get rid of) Also pass bills over a president (veto).
Maintaining order and safety.
We depend on many parts of the executive branch to keep us safe and to keep order.
What is Jurisdiction.
The authority of a court to hear a case is also referred to as its Jurisdiction.
What is "The supreme law of land?"
Article six states that's the laws and treaties of the U.S gov are the "Supreme law of the land."
Whats a trail court?
Its the first court to hear a case. Both federal and state systems have a trail.
Role in law making.
A bill can start in any chamber unless it's a tax bill. Which must start in the house.
Independent Agencies.
They are gov organizations that also focus on specific issues but they aren't controlled by the president or executive branch.
What is the U.S supreme court.
Its the highest court in the country also revises decisions from the lower courts.
What is the States main job?
They have the power to create and enforce their own laws.
What is it called when their are more then one Judge?
While a trail court has one Judge. When their are more then one Judge, it is called a "Panel."