presidential powers
What is the Constitutional power that allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress?
The Veto
What is a bill?
A proposed law
Whats the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Whats it called when the defendant isn't guilty until the prosecutor calls it?
Innocent until proven guilty
What is a two-thirds majority?
It's the fraction of votes needed to override a presidential veto.
What branch is the president?
Executive
What branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
What is a original jurisdiction?
Its a jurisdiction a court has when when it hears a case for the first time.
Who is the random set of people called in to look at a case?
The Jury
Which house of Congress holds the sole power to impeach a president?
the House of Represenatives
What is commander in chief?
The designated military leader aka the president.
Which clause lets Congress pass laws "necessary and proper"?
The Elastic Clause
Where do most federal courts begin? (the general trial of the federal court system)
U.S. District Courts
Whats the legal document that must be shown to legally search a suspects specific location?
A search warrant.
What part of Congress acts as the court and does the trial to remove an impeached president?
The Senate!!!
What is impeachment?
When a president gets voted out.
What is it called when the legislature is split in two houses?
Bicameral.
What was the case that made it necessary for a suspect to be informed their constitutional rights?
Miranda V. Arizona
What amendment protects from random searches and seizures?
The Fourth amendment
Who was Montesquieu?
A french philosopher who came up with the concept of "separation of powers" and "Check and balances".
What does the 22nd amendment do?
It limits the presidential term limit to only two terms.
How many votes are needed to end a filibuster?
60 votes.
what is the length of the term for a constitutional federal judge?
a life time term
Whats it called when you get a minor offense that usually results in either a fine or less than a year in jail?
What is Congress?
The legislative branch of the federal government that writes and passes laws.