Judicial Branch
What are the two different types of courts?
Federal and State courts
How many seats does the senate have?
The U.S. Senate has a total of 100 seats, two for each state
Who is the chief executive who's role is to enforce laws and carry out government policy?
The President of the United States
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Where in the Constitution are the Bill of Rights located?
The first 10 amendments
What is original jurisdiction?
Where a case is heard for the first time
What are the requirements to be in the senate?
Senators must be at least 30 years old and U.S. citizens for a minimum of nine years
What is the veto power?
The clause that says that the president can refuse to sign a bill into law and instead send it back to Congress
What does the checks and balance system to?
Each branch can check, or limit, the power of each of the other branches
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To provide specific freedoms to citizens and limit the power of the government
In what article of the constitution are the powers of the judicial branch explained?
What are the requirements to be in the house?
House members must be at least 25 years old and U.S. citizens for at least seven years
What are the requirements to become president?
-35 years old
-Must live in the US for 14 years
-Must be a native citizen
What is the preamble?
The Constitution's first opening paragraph
What the civil liberties given to each citizen?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
What is appellate jurisdiction?
a court’s authority to review decisions made in lower courts
How many seats does the house have?
The House of Representatives has 435 seats, with each seat representing one congressional district
What is the president's staff called?
The executive cabinet
What is federalism?
Divides power between the central government and the various state governments
What are unenumerated rights?
Rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights
What is writ of certiorari?
An order from the Supreme Court to a lower court to provide the records of a case the Court has decided to review
What are constituents?
People in their home districts and states
What 8 roles does the president have to carry out?
Chief Executive, Chief of State, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief Policymaker, Chief Manager of the Economy, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen
What is the supremacy clause?
Federal law supersedes all state and local laws
What does the tenth amendment do?
Limits the powers of the federal government to those granted under the Constitution, reserving other powers for the states and the people