Legislative
How long is one term for the House of Representatives and how old must one be to be elected?
2 years
Must be at least 25 years old
How many terms can a president be elected to?
2
Which level of federal courts has a jury?
District Courts
To restrain that branches power
Which Branch as the power to regulate interstate trade?
Legislative Branch
How long is one term for a member of the U.S. Senate and how old do you have to be to serve?
One term is 6 years
Must be at least 30 years old
What is the group of advisors to the President who heads the 15 Executive Departments.
What is judicial review?
The ability of the Supreme Court to determine if an action or law is unconstitutional.
If the Senate refuses to approve a Presidential Appointment, which Branch is being checked?
The Executive Branch
Which Branch negotiates treaties, and which approves them?
Executive Branch negotiates
Legislative Branch approves
Who presides over and casts the tie-breaking vote in Senate?
The President of the Senate who is also the Vice President of the United States.
What does it mean when a Presidents pardons someone?
He forgives someone of committing a federal crime.
What type of jurisdiction do the Circuit Courts of appeals have?
Appellate jurisdiction
If the President veto's a law passed by Congress, which Branch is being checked?
Legislative Branch
Which Branch is responsible for the impeachment process?
The Legislative Branch
How many senators does each state have?
2
What 3 things can the President do when sent a bill approved by Congress?
1.) Sign into a law
2.) Veto or reject
3. Do nothing and in 10 days it becomes a law unless Congress has left session.
In a Civil Case, what is the name of the person who is filing a lawsuit against someone else?
Plaintiff
When Congress overrides a Presidential veto, which Branch is being checked?
Executive Branch
Which Branch has the power to declare war?
The Legislative Branch
How is the number of House of Representatives determined per state?
It depends on the population.
List One expressed power of the President
1. Appoint judges
2. Is Commander-in-Chief
3. Negotiate Treaties
In a Criminal case, who is the plaintiff or prosecution?
The Government.
When the president appoints a Supreme Court justice and Congress approves, which branch is being checked?
Judicial Branch
A member of which Branch would write a Majority Opinion?
The Judicial Branch