Legislative Branch
What term describes a legislature with two chambers?
bicameral
What type of committee is permanent?
Standing committee
What role describes the president as head of government?
Executive
What system includes both state and federal courts?
Dual Court System
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
What is the upper chamber of Congress called?
Senate
What type of committee is temporary and investigative?
Select committee
What role makes the president head of the military?
Commander in Chief
What principle divides power between state and national governments?
Federalism
What courts hear appeals below the Supreme Court?
Circuit Courts/Court of Appeals
What is the lower chamber of Congress called?
House of Representatives
What type of committee includes members from both chambers?
Joint committees
What role involves managing international relations?
Foreign Policy Leader
What is the person who brings a lawsuit called?
Plaintiff
What system handles appeals cases?
Court of Appeals
What are taxes paid directly to the government called?
Direct taxes
What are smaller divisions within committees called?
Subcommittees
What role involves setting national priorities?
Chief agenda setter
What is the person being sued called?
Defendant
What type of jurisdiction involves first-time cases?
Original jurisdiction
What is Congress’s review of executive actions called?
Oversight
What do committees do when examining misconduct?
Investigate
What amendment limits presidential terms?
22nd Amendment
What judicial philosophy strictly follows law and precedent?
Judicial restraint
What federal courts handle trials?
District courts