Legislative
3 qualifications in House
What is 25 years citizen for 7 years reside in state
the head of the Executive Branch
What is the President
Only the district courts do this.
What is reach a verdict?
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
what is the U.S. Constitution
Who can veto a bill if he or she does not agree with it?
What is The President
Held by House which means to bring charges against
What is Impeach
A President sometimes threatens this in order to influence congressional decision-making
What is Veto
This is what appeals courts (including Supreme) give.
What is a ruling?
the 3 parts of the Constitution
what is Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
For how long can a person be a Supreme Court justice?
for life or until he or she retires
Almost all president appts. must be confirmed by this governing body with simple majority vote
What is a senate
In order to remove a President from office the votes for impeachment and the conducts a trial to determine guilt or innocence.
What is the House/senate
These courts have no juries.
What is Circuit & Supreme Court?
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
a plan for the government
What is a constitution?
Senate holds this power when it comes to removing the President, VP or federal judge
What is a Judge
This was put in place to ensure congressional involvement in executive decisions committing military forces in hostile situations overseas
What is War power acts
These people are appointed for life.
Who are Federal Judges?
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
Charge levied by government on persons or property to meet public needs.
What are Taxes
Control of money supply, Print and coin money, Hold bank reserves, Provide check clearing services, Supervise member banks, Act as a lender of last resort are the jobs of the
Federal Reserve
Federal judge appointments are made by this person
Who is the president?
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document
what is The Articles of Confederation
to make sure that all the laws and powers are fair so that one person or group cannot have all the power
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?