Legislative
Who is head of the Legislative branch?
Congress
Who is head of the Executive branch? Who is next in line? Who is a group of advisors that help carry out the laws?
President
Vice President
Cabinet
Who is head of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What are the three Federal Courts from the top court to the bottom court?
Remember - Sally Adored Dancing
Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Court
What are the two parts of Congress?
What does CAR stand for?
Cabinet, agencies, and regulatory groups
What are the people called who serve on the Supreme Court? How many are there? How long do they serve?
Justices, 9, lifetime appointments
Impeachment. Removed from office
How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate? What are they based off of? How long do they serve?
House of Rep- 435 based on population serves 2 years
Senate- 100 members based on equal rep serves 6 years
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the Executive branch?
Article II
The only power the Judicial Branch has where it can declare acts of the other two branches unconstitutional
How do members of Congress get their job?
Elected by citizens of their state
Propose legislative agenda
Propose, approve, sign, or veto legislation
Appeal directly to the citizens
What Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
Make laws, override vetoes, declare war, confirm or approve federal judges/presidential appointments, raises revenue through taxes, regulate trade, approve treaties
What is the name of the annual speech the President gives?
What established the Federal Court system of the United States?